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Brodies LLP elects new chair

UK top 50 and leading Scottish law firm Brodies LLP today announces the election of a new chair, with partner Iain Rutherford to take on the role from 1 May 2025

Travers Smith advises on acquisition

Travers Smith has advised Steve Madden (Nasdaq: SHOO), a leading designer and marketer of fashion footwear, accessories and apparel, on a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based Kurt Geiger from a group led by Cinven for an enterprise value of approximately £289m in cash

Clarion housing association limited vs John Clifford

Clarion Housing Association pursued legal action against John Clifford for repeated breaches of a civil injunction

Level 7 apprenticeships vital for legal sector

The Law Society has warned the UK government that cutting funding for level 7 apprenticeships will have a damaging impact on the legal sector’s international standing and negatively affect recruitment and social mobility

Prison capacity crisis driven by politics

A new report finds political motives have driven prison policies, causing a crisis in capacity

Titan Wealth Holdings vs Marian Atinuke Okunola

High Court activates suspended sentence for breach of court orders in a case involving harassment and document disclosure

Judicial review over Greater Manchester Police's decision on Twitter complaint

High Court examines police inaction over alleged criminal tweets, setting a precedent on interested party status

Court of Appeal overturns care order for troubled teenager

Court of Appeal overturns a care order for a teenager with complex needs, questioning the necessity and proportionality of such an order