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SJ Interview: Libby Jackson, MBE

Libby Jackson is the longstanding managing partner of alternative legal services at Herbert Smith Freehills and was recently appointed managing partner for digital legal services...

SRA proposed budget increase could impact firms

The Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) 2023-2024 business plan and budget consultation proposes a 12% budget increase, which could impact firms who are already facing inflationary...

2023: England’s ‘pivot year’ in BPS decline

Farmers will find that Basic Payments reduce by 35% this year and by 50% next year, compared to 2020 rates and so will need to...

Shell latest company to confirm that employee and customer data affected by Clop cyber-attack

Leading data breach lawyers say the recent announcement by Shell that employee and customer information has been hacked may lead to claims for compensation by...

Court of Appeal set to determine the decision-making duties the Foreign Secretary owes British citizens mistreated abroad

ClientEarth v Shell PLC: a set-back for climate litigation?

High Court dismisses claim as environmental charity fails to show “prima facie case” to continue, write Katie Allard and Chloe Jacot

Legal responsibilities of gambling companies

Niall Hearty explores gaming company Entain's legal challenges amid allegations of bribery and corruption

Legal Employees Take Action to Secure Pay Out

Staff at a law firm which previously went into administration are hoping to secure a pay out after fellow solicitors took up their legal challenge