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Trust, transparency and the limits of legal self-regulation

Transparency reforms were meant to empower consumers, but uneven delivery now risks undermining confidence across the profession

South Square expands disputes team significantly

South Square welcomes Tony Beswetherick KC, enhancing its expertise in multi-jurisdictional disputes and complex litigation

Birketts advises on major marina sale

Birketts has successfully guided the sale of Fox’s Marina and Chandlery to Morgan Marine for a new partnership that enhances regional marine services and expertise

Shepherd and Wedderburn appoints new director

Shepherd and Wedderburn has strengthened its Employment Law team with the appointment of Sam Jones in Aberdeen

Government scraps audit reform

What the collapse of the Audit Reform Bill means for regulation, accountability and legal practice

Sewage pollution litigation after Manchester Ship Canal

How the Supreme Court’s ruling is reshaping nuisance claims, protest litigation and regulatory limits across England and Wales

Skadden welcomes Sophie Lamb KC to team

Skadden has enhanced its International Arbitration and Litigation Group in London with the addition of Sophie Lamb KC, a leading practitioner with over 25 years of invaluable experience in international tribunals and courts

FCA non-financial misconduct rules clarified

The FCA’s final guidance on non-financial misconduct offers clarification, but leaves firms grappling with judgement-heavy implementation