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Karin Phillips appointed to Youth Justice Board

The Secretary of State for Justice has appointed Karin Phillips MBE as a member of the Youth Justice Board, effective from 1 October 2025 to 31 May 2026.

Corrs advises Pan African Resources acquisition

Corrs Chambers Westgarth helps Pan African Resources with its A$311 million acquisition of Emmerson Resources

New COO joins Kingsley Napley team

Kingsley Napley announces the appointment of Ed Turner as Chief Operating Officer to drive growth initiatives

Norton Rose Fulbright strengthens projects team

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has expanded its London office with the addition of Fredrik Lindblom as a projects partner bringing extensive experience in energy and infrastructure projects to the firm

KJ v British Council: EAT allows appeal on Chagger deduction and upholds jurisdiction over sexual harassment claim

Employment Appeal Tribunal rules that a deduction for discrimination compensation cannot stand where the tribunal failed to consider whether the claimant's conduct was itself shaped by the wrongs done to her.

Kounis v Critchlow: when "in principle" is not enough to preserve standing

A High Court appeal examines whether an informal email exchange can extend a contractual assignment deadline.

Re B-A: Court of Appeal upholds section 26 contact order for vulnerable father following placement for adoption

When a local authority's commitment to post-placement contact is insufficiently robust, the court must act — even at the cost of narrowing the adopter pool.

Nicole Thomas v R: Court of Appeal dismisses murder conviction challenge after CCRC reference

Fresh psychiatric evidence held inadmissible where underlying criticisms were available to defence at trial