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Kennedys appoints first chief operating officer

Kennedys has appointed Tracy Watkinson as its first Chief Operating Officer, enhancing the firm's leadership structure

Navigating the crosscurrents: learning points from the Independent Water Commission’s interim report

Nicola Williams, a Partner at Eversheds Sutherland, explains what the interim report could mean for the future of the water sector and the legal professionals working within it

Magistrates’ Association praises Leveson review

The Magistrates’ Association has endorsed Sir Brian Leveson’s review of the criminal courts, advocating for its implementation to address the backlog affecting justice for victims, witnesses and defendants

Law Society Client Protection Fund praised

The SLCC has commended the Law Society’s Client Protection Fund for its effective consumer protection measures

Advance decisions to refuse treatment

A recent case sheds light on the importance of having advance decisions to refuse treatment communicated clearly and effectively

Corrs guides L1 Capital merger plans

Corrs Chambers Westgarth has provided legal guidance on L1 Capital's merger with Platinum Asset Management, highlighting the strategic importance of the deal for Australian funds management

Concerns raised over jury removal plans

Plans to remove juries from fraud and sexual offence trials threaten the fairness of the justice system

Bell-King v Network Rail: Procedural compliance and judicial review challenges for litigants in person

Key insights into procedural requirements and disability accommodations in judicial review proceedings