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Parker v West Midlands Trains: Court of Appeal clarifies "minor error" rule in EAT appeal time limits

A three-year procedural ordeal ends with the Court of Appeal granting an extension of time.

Textor v Iconic Sports Eagle Investment: Court of Appeal confirms concurrent obligations in share sale completion

Delivery and payment in share sales are presumed concurrent — clear words required to impose sequence.

Paying for information: should the SFO incentivise whistleblowers?

The Serious Fraud Office is considering US-style financial incentives for whistleblowers in a bid to strengthen its intelligence-gathering capabilities

Affordable housing under pressure: navigating regulation, viability and the 10-year funding horizon

As regulatory obligations multiply and viability pressures intensify, housing lawyers must help registered providers balance building safety, decarbonisation and development delivery while navigating the Government’s...

Butcher & Barlow welcomes new solicitors

Butcher & Barlow, a leading law firm, celebrates the qualifications of Hannah Sharrock and Ella Holland following their successful Training Contracts as part of the...

Freeths guides Bellway on land acquisition

Freeths has successfully advised Bellway Homes on acquiring a significant 44-acre site in Stockport

Law firms face increased scrutiny from regulator

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has intensified its oversight of law firms following several accounting breaches

Defendants found guilty in landmark prosecution

A landmark private prosecution secured guilty verdicts for four individuals involved in defrauding investors of millions