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Charlotte Hébert-Salomon promoted to partner

Charlotte Hébert-Salomon has been promoted to partner at De Gaulle Fleurance, recognising her exceptional expertise

Community group challenges compulsory purchase powers

A community group’s legal battle could reshape compulsory purchase rights and advance protections for landowners affected by developments

Government compensation schemes progress but challenges remain

The National Audit Office report highlights improvements in government compensation schemes while uncertainties about overall costs persist

Fidler & Pepper becomes first CLC-regulated firm to transition to employee ownership

Fidler & Pepper has transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust, ensuring its legacy and independence endure for generations to come

Aabar Holdings v Glencore: intra-client documents and the scope of legal advice privilege

Legal advice privilege extends to intra-client documents created with the dominant purpose of seeking legal advice.

Mitie Care and Custody fails to block Home Office immigration contract award

Automatic suspension lifted as court finds damages an adequate remedy for unsuccessful tenderer.

Niles v Judicial and Legal Service Commission: Privy Council rules disciplinary scheme offers no effective remedy for public law challenges

Procedural irregularities in disciplinary proceedings may survive as arguable grounds for judicial review even where the facts are undisputed.

GMC Utilities Group v Sumitomo Electric: when does a "subject to contract" label lose its force?

A solicitors' undertaking letter negotiated under escrow pressure constituted a binding agreement, the Technology and Construction Court has ruled.