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Top law firms face a £5.4bn debt burden due to slow payments and office transitions

The economic landscape has taken its toll on the UK's top law firms, with many facing a significant increase in debt as they grapple with...

CMA delves into the risks threatening fair competition in AI Foundation Models, proposing solutions to foster innovation

Sarah Cardell, CEO of the CMA, made a keynote presentation during the 72nd Antitrust Law Spring Meeting

CMA triumphs again: Cérélia/Jus-Rol legal challenge dismissed by court of appeal

The Court of Appeal upholds CMA's merger review, dismissing Cérélia's challenge, ensuring fair competition

Bar Standards Board unveils data and intelligence strategy 2024–2027

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has taken a significant step forward by releasing its Data and Intelligence Strategy for the years 2024–2027

UK Government releases latest criminal court statistics for February 2024

According to the report, the number of outstanding cases in the magistrates' court has surged to 382,972, a notable increase from 337,481 recorded in February...

Freeths facilitates £66m redevelopment of Bletchley Depot for West Midlands Trains

The firm played a pivotal role in advising Porterbrook on the financing and redevelopment of Bletchley depot, a crucial project for West Midlands Trains (WMT)

Jessica de Mounteney appointed New First Parliamentary Counsel

This appointment comes as Elizabeth Gardiner, the current incumbent, prepares to step down from the role at the end of April

Fieldfisher expands presence in Italy with launch of Milan office

European law firm Fieldfisher strengthens its foothold in Italy, enhancing its integrated cross-border capabilities