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HFW strengthens its global disputes practice

HFW enhances its disputes and regulatory investigations capabilities by hiring Partner Louis Alexis Bret in Paris

CATS North Sea Limited v HMRC: Upper Tribunal overturns FTT on ring-fence trade transfer and capital allowances pooling

Capital allowances clawback reduced from £167m to £23m as tribunal rules s279 CTA 2010 governs Part 22 transfer analysis.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v Moriarty: Henderson abuse and withdrawn claims

Employment Appeal Tribunal confirms withdrawn claims do not bar fresh factual allegations in constructive dismissal proceedings.

Short careers, long liabilities: estate planning for professional athletes

Short careers, rapid wealth accumulation, and cross-border income streams mean professional athletes require estate planning that is proactive, structured, and capable of evolving with their...

Shoosmiths boosts IP team with partner

Shoosmiths has appointed France Delord as a partner in its Intellectual Property team, enhancing capabilities

Penningtons Manches Cooper announces new partner

Penningtons Manches Cooper is elevating five talented individuals to partner and associate director positions in 2026

Wilkin Chapman Rollits acquires Legal Recoveries

Law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has expanded its recoveries and litigation capabilities through the acquisition of Nottingham-based Legal Recoveries and Collections Ltd (LRC)

Government hits target for more police

The government has successfully deployed over 3,000 neighbourhood police officers ahead of schedule fighting crime effectively