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Adeptio Law Group makes strategic acquisition

Adeptio Law Group has enhanced its network by acquiring Midlands-based Jordans Solicitors, expanding its reach and capabilities with the integration of new talent and resources. The acquisition, announced by founding firm FBC Manby Bowdler, marks the group’s first major move since its establishment, supported by a substantial investment of £30 million from Horizon Capital.

STEP unveils report on family wealth

STEP has launched its Barometer report focusing on evolving family wealth issues and advisor roles in light of global changes

TfL paid out millions in claims

Transport for London (TfL) has disclosed that it spent over £3 million on personal injury claims in the last tax year, based on data obtained via a Freedom of Information request from Personal Injury Solicitors London

Lesley Wan and Charles Waples launch legal recruitment firm

Wan & Waples is a new in-house legal search firm aiming to enhance hiring processes for lawyers

WHN Solicitors strengthens team with new director

WHN Solicitors has appointed Alex Walsh as commercial property director to enhance its legal team

LXLP v St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: causation fails despite admitted negligence in cerebral palsy claim

Cerebral palsy claim dismissed where antibiotic omissions admitted but causal link to PVL unproven.

Epping Forest District Council v Somani Hotels: Court of Appeal refuses permission on all grounds

Planning enforcement action against asylum seeker accommodation fails at every level of appeal.

SGL 1 Ltd v FSV Freeholders Ltd: Court of Appeal overturns Long Acre on the meaning of "building" under the LTA 1987

The Court of Appeal held that separate structures sharing appurtenant premises do not automatically constitute a single "building" for the purposes of Part 1 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.