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Temporary injunction granted to halt alleged intimidation of quilombola indigenous communities impacted by iron ore mine pollution in Bahia, Brazil

The communities claim employees of Brazil Iron Mineração Limitada (BIML) have tried to intimidate them into withdrawing legal claims against BIL and BITL

Unregistered barrister Mark Peter Giles suspended from practice for six months

The effect is that Mr Giles cannot practise as a barrister until the end of the suspension period

Top Rankings for Clarke Willmott in 2024 Chambers & Partners Guide

The firm is ranked in 26 areas across their seven offices, with five practice areas achieving the top Band 1 ranking

Loch Associates Group recognised as one of the UK’s best law firms by Legal 500 and Chambers

The South East multi-service law and HR business, has once again been ranked highly in the UK’s most prestigious legal directories; the Legal 500 2024 edition and The Chambers 2024 edition

Slater Heelis celebrates continued success with Chambers Rankings announcement

Following record rankings in this year’s Legal 500 announcement, award-winning law firm Slater Heelis is celebrating continued success in the newly released Chamber Rankin

Risk Review Skill Added to Genie AI’s Legal Assistant

It can now review whole documents clause-by-clause, understanding and explaining all the risks

High Court to hear case for judicial review over Environment Agency’s failure to protect River Wye from agricultural pollution

A hearing will be held at the High Court in Cardiff on Thursday 19 October in the legal challenge against the Environment Agency (EA) over claims it has failed to protect the River Wye from pollution

Law firm Leigh Day major Leeds expansion strengthens support for northern clients and charities

The firm is continuing its northern expansion by moving into a larger office in a prime location in central Leeds