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Shakespeare Martineau expands employment law team

Shakespeare Martineau enhances its employment law team with new hires to meet rising client demand

Law Commission invites feedback on uncrewed aircraft regulation

The Law Commission is seeking public input on air traffic management for uncrewed aircraft in a new consultation

Barings Law named top Manchester firm

Barings Law has received the Data Protection and Privacy Law Firm of the Year award for 2025, reinforcing its position in a fast-evolving legal landscape

Data protection failures lead to penalties

The ICO has found that DPP's lack of security measures allowed hackers to access sensitive personal data

Redefining the green belt: the rise of grey belt planning

Welcomed by developers but criticised by the House of Lords Select Committee, the Labour government’s new grey belt policy has divided opinion. Partner at Weightmans, John Gregory examines what the policy means in practice, and how it’s faring so far

High Court examines trafficking victim's case

The Alnoor v Secretary of State for the Home Department judgment addresses key trafficking issues with potential impacts on UK victim protection standards.

NHS case balances patient rights and treatment

The Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust v MC case highlights the complexities of consent and treatment rights in mental health settings

Pillsbury welcomes Natasha Atkinson as partner

Natasha Atkinson joins Pillsbury's London office, enhancing its restructuring capabilities and international profile in the UK