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Mr Daniel Watts vs North Bristol NHS Trust

High Court dismisses appeal in clinical negligence case involving informed consent and surgical outcomes

Court of Appeal upholds life sentence for violent offender

Court of Appeal confirms life sentence for Stuart Pitman, convicted of grievous bodily harm with intent

Buckinghamshire Council vs FCC Buckinghamshire Limited

High Court addresses abuse of process claims in construction contract dispute

Brodies LLP elects new chair

UK top 50 and leading Scottish law firm Brodies LLP today announces the election of a new chair, with partner Iain Rutherford to take on the role from 1 May 2025

Travers Smith advises on acquisition

Travers Smith has advised Steve Madden (Nasdaq: SHOO), a leading designer and marketer of fashion footwear, accessories and apparel, on a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based Kurt Geiger from a group led by Cinven for an enterprise value of approximately £289m in cash

Clarion housing association limited vs John Clifford

Clarion Housing Association pursued legal action against John Clifford for repeated breaches of a civil injunction

Level 7 apprenticeships vital for legal sector

The Law Society has warned the UK government that cutting funding for level 7 apprenticeships will have a damaging impact on the legal sector’s international standing and negatively affect recruitment and social mobility

Prison capacity crisis driven by politics

A new report finds political motives have driven prison policies, causing a crisis in capacity