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King appoints Lord Sales as Deputy President

His Majesty The King has appointed Lord Sales as Deputy President of the Supreme Court starting January 2026

Scrapping fees enhances protection for victims

Survivors of violence and domestic abuse will no longer pay fees to protect their personal information

Thom Browne wins adidas trademark appeal

Thom Browne, Inc has successfully defended its trademark position in a critical appeal against adidas

SJ Interview: Julian Taylor

Julian Taylor, Senior Partner of Simmons & Simmons, joined the firm in 1999 from the Bar and became a partner in 2003. A specialist in employment and incentives law, he has advised many of the firm’s key clients on complex workplace and governance issues. Before being elected Senior Partner, he led both the global and UK employment practices, helping to shape the firm’s reputation for innovation and people-focused leadership. In this interview, Julian discusses leadership, AI’s impact on the profession, the future of law firm culture and how adaptability will define success in the decade ahead.

NHS compensation claims hinge on negligence

Lawyers argue that the rising costs of NHS compensation claims stem from patient safety issues and negligence

Muckle LLP enhances corporate team dynamics

Muckle LLP has appointed experienced partner Charlie Fielding to strengthen its corporate team and drive growth

Isadores strengthens construction team with expansion

Regional commercial law firm Isadores has bolstered its expertise in construction law by welcoming a team of award-winning lawyers led by Sean J Randall-Morris, who previously headed the construction department at Stone King

ARC Time v Secretary of State: High Court upholds leasehold reforms against human rights challenge

Divisional Court rejects freeholders' claims that 2024 Act violates property rights