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The long-awaited review of the UK’s National Security and Investment Act 2021

John Schmidt and Ludovica Pizzetti discuss the governments call for evidence on the UK’s national security regime

The Post Office scandal: what it is about and what can be done?

Professor John Child provides an overview of the situation following the recent public outcry instigated by the TV dramatisation of the scandal and the potential for reforming private prosecutions

The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill and the Supreme Court’s decision

Andrew Jones takes a closer look at the government’s response to the Supreme Court’s November ruling on the policy of removing certain asylum seekers to Rwanda

Litigation funding after PACCAR, what is the next chapter?

Neil McLeod shares his thoughts on the impact of the ruling in R (on the application of PACCAR Inc and others) (Appellants) v Competition Appeal Tribunal and others (Respondents) [2023] UKSC 28

Private equity in the legal sector: the approaching wave

Jeff Zindani discusses the rise of private equity in the legal sector and his predictions for 2024

The missing will of Russian billionaire Vladimir Scherbakov

Mark Keeley discusses the recent case before the High Court and the key takeaways for probate solicitors and the public

What now for the Renters (Reform) Bill?

Simon Foster and Laura Kent take a look at the Renters (Reform) Bill, which has suffered a setback, just six months after its unveiling on 17 May 2023

Public opinion and understanding of sentencing

Simon Spence KC discusses the recent Justice Committee report on the public’s understanding of sentencing