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Law firm celebrates five new solicitors

MFG a Midlands law firm has welcomed five newly qualified solicitors, marking an important milestone in their careers as they embark on their specialisms in...

Chadwick Lawrence promotes Leanne Franks to partner

Chadwick Lawrence has appointed Leanne Franks as equity partner, recognising her significant contributions to the firm

Stephenson Harwood opens office in Madrid

Law firm Stephenson Harwood is set to launch its office in Madrid on 1 June 2026 with an eight-partner team, enhancing its European presence and...

Palmer v Plymouth: chalet leaseholders lose challenge to assignment premium clauses

Local authority landlords retain right to demand share of sale proceeds on assignment, but court finds leases qualify as residential under 1927 Act.

BCNO Limited v Cooke: High Court rules invalid register request cannot trigger section 117 jurisdiction

A charity successfully defended a claim it brought against itself, only to have the court dismiss the entire action for want of jurisdiction.

Court of Appeal refuses permission in Re R adoption case and tightens procedural rules on leave to oppose

A birth mother's challenge to a refusal of leave to oppose her daughter's adoption has been dismissed, with the Court of Appeal issuing guidance on...

Belong (Construction) v Seddon Construction: High Court rules pre-contract liabilities survive execution of JCT contract

A PCSA's subsumption clause does not extinguish liability for pre-existing breaches.

The rise of reflective legal practice

As CPD evolves, solicitors face growing regulatory pressure to demonstrate meaningful, structured professional reflection