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Government to consult on cohabitation rights

The government has confirmed that it will launch a consultation on strengthening the rights of cohabiting couples later this year

Rosie strengthens LCF real estate team

Law firm LCF Law expands its real estate team with the appointment of experienced solicitor Rosie Beverley

Top 50 UK law firms now wait over six months to get paid

The average time taken for the UK’s Top 50 law firms to be paid by their clients has now reached over six months (188 days) in the past year, shows new research by Lubbock Fine, chartered accountants and business advisors

Fried Frank welcomes new partner

Kathy O’Neill joins firm as Antitrust and Competition partner

Walker Morris strengthens I&E and Real Estate teams with two Partner appointments

Walker Morris has announced the appointment of Laura Gordon and Daniel Glowacz as Partners to its Infrastructure and Energy (I&E) and Real Estate teams, respectively

Blake Morgan chair wins award

The chair of leading UK law firm Blake Morgan, Helen Bunker, has been voted “Woman of the Year – Professional Services” at the 2025 Citywealth Powerwomen Awards International

Domestic abuse, suicide and manslaughter

In this article, Laurence Toczek, considers the challenges faced by the Crown Prosecution Service in securing a manslaughter conviction in situations where domestic abuse and suicide have taken place

Securing a sustainable future and restoring trust in the water sector

Bhikhu Samat, a Legal Director in the energy team at Shakespeare Martineau, shares his thoughts on how the water sector should go about securing a sustainable future and regaining public trust