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Regulator disqualifies trustees of Fashion for Relief

Bianka Hellmich (disqualified for nine years), Naomi Campbell (five years), and Veronica Chou (four years)—were disqualified from future trusteeship

August 2024 Land Registry data

In August 2024, HM Land Registry processed 1.88 million applications, reflecting regional trends and top clients

Some unanticipated consequences of the new senior managers offence and what law firms should be doing about them

Steve Smith and Deborah Williams from the financial services disputes and investigations team at Eversheds Sutherland discuss the unanticipated consequences of the new senior managers offence introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, with a particular focus on law firms

Mishcon de Reya ranked top 10

Mishcon de Reya is recognised as a top 10 family-friendly UK employer, promoting flexible work policies

SRA urged to rethink penalty regime

The Law Society calls for a reassessment of the SRA’s proposed financial penalty framework, citing major concerns

Goodwin advises Accompio on acquisition financing

Global law firm Goodwin has successfully guided Accompio GmbH in financing the acquisition of r-tec IT Security GmbH

Freeths expands IP practice in Bristol

National law firm Freeths enhances its IP services in Bristol with the strategic hire of Dan Cahill

Rushed bidding process threatens justice

The Law Society warns that hasty bidding for legal aid contracts may worsen the ongoing crisis