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Smoothing cross-UK border deals: the Moveable Transactions Act advantage

New Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 aligns Scottish debt finance with UK, simplifying cross-border business and spurring activity, says Ross Caldwell

The winding down of the Financial Reporting Council cannot be allowed to halt progress

Paul Brehony discusses the current state of play concerning the legislation on audit and corporate governance reforms

Proposed sentencing guidelines for aggravated vehicle taking and motoring offences unveiled

The independent Sentencing Council has published proposed sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of motoring offences committed while driving vehicles without the owner's consent.

Foot Anstey strengthens team

The firm, has expanded its Energy, Projects, Infrastructure, and Construction Team with the appointment of Simon Stubbs as Legal Director

BCLP revolutionises commercial lease reporting

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) has unveiled a groundbreaking generative AI (GenAI) lease reporting tool named BCLP FLARE (Fast Lease Assisted Reporting)

Access to justice crisis: Millions left without Legal Aid

Research exposes the dire state of civil legal aid in England and Wales, urging urgent government intervention

Paul Hastings strengthens global restructuring team

The firm welcomes William Needham as a partner, enhancing its global restructuring practice in London

Winckworth Sherwood welcomes Leigh Shapiro

Partner Leigh Shapiro joins Winckworth Sherwood, bringing expertise in residential property, leasehold reform, and enfranchisement