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Platonic surrogacy in light of the landmark High Court ruling: new family forms

Shaili Gohil-Desai and Natalie Sutherland dissect the landmark High Court ruling in X & Anor v B & Anor [2022] EWFC 129 and whether the two legal parent structure is fit for modern times

Time for a makeover: is inheritance tax dying for reform?

Lisa Davies sets the scene on the call for inheritance tax reform and explains that the UK’s approach is still at odds with the majority of other countries

Bubble trouble: aerated concrete claims and coverage

Amy Lacey sheds light on the impact of the recent scandal involving reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in the context of possible legal and insurance claims

Is there a future for crypto marketing in the UK?

Following the coming into force of the Financial Conduct Authority’s new crypto marketing regime, Wendy Saunders provides a breakdown of what it all means in practice

Net Zero progress: observations from a leading Net Zero legal practice

Ross Fairley shares his observations on the progress and continued challenges concerning the drive towards New Zero, based on the work and projects the team at Burges Salmon has been involved in

SJ Interview: Elaine Walker

Elaine Walker tells Solicitors Journal what being a senior leader at a claims solicitor firm involves, why her sector is maligned by many and what she thinks the future of financial mis-selling scandals might be

SJ Interview: James Libson

James Libson, Mishcon de Reya’s managing partner

Changing tactics in litigation – crystal ball gazing

Diane Parker discusses the potential consequences of the forthcoming intermediate track for civil claims