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Businesses urged to prepare for new National Security and Investment Act

The new regime will permit the government to scrutinise certain types of acquisition

Electronic signatures: Land Registry confirms move to acceptance

Draft practice guidance has been issued, with final guidance due imminently

London Universities Purchasing Consortium: legal framework panel announced

Panel firms will advise five participating regional purchasing consortia over the next three to four years

Judicial Review and Courts Bill: 'better for this government, but not for its citizens'

The proposed bill introduces two major changes to the current law

SQE: Law Society makes salary recommendations

Those undertaking qualifying work experience should be paid the same as trainee solicitors, says the Law Society

Powers of attorney: major reforms and consultation announced

The reforms aim to make the lasting powers of attorney service 'safer, simpler and fit for the futur'; 

Moore Barlow becomes first UK top 100 firm to elect Black senior partner

Leading personal injury lawyer, Trevor Sterling, will step into the top role

SPACs - and the risks that remain

The FCA is keen to bring some of the lucrative SPAC market to the UK. Syed Rahman sees the benefits – but also why this may prompt a wave of litigation.