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Shoosmiths strengthens FinTech team with new hire

Shoosmiths has appointed Tom Brown, a leading FinTech lawyer with extensive digital payments experience, as Partner

Mincoffs shines as top deal adviser

Mincoffs Solicitors achieves remarkable rankings in the latest M&A report revealing strong regional and national deal activity

Employment tribunal backlog grows alarmingly

The increasing employment tribunal backlog is creating significant delays for both employees and businesses seeking justice

High Court ruling influences insurance duties

A recent High Court decision in the AmTrust v MDIS case underlines complexities in insurance liabilities and responsibilities involved in underwriting practices

High Court rules on social worker's suspension

The High Court upheld the suspension of social worker Adelaide Arkorful, emphasising public safety over individual grievances

A crisis of trust: the Legal Aid Agency cyber breach and the reputation of justice

A major data breach tests the legal sector’s credibility, ethics and duty to safeguard client trust.

DLA Piper guides Poundland acquisition deal

DLA Piper advises Gordon Brothers on acquiring Poundland and providing financing for its restructuring strategy

Inquest reveals failures surrounding Alex Eastwood's death

An inquest into the death of kickboxing champion Alex Eastwood uncovers critical safety and regulatory failures