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Building safety law: a brief comparative overview between England and the Bailiwick of Guernsey

Following the tragic events of 14 June 2017, and the devastating loss of 72 lives at Grenfell Tower, and following the publication of the Phase 2 Report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry on 4 September 2024, it was timely to consider the legal issue of building safety on a cross-jurisdictional basis

Shoosmiths advises Lakestar on Doccla

Law firm Shoosmiths has advised venture capital firm Lakestar on its £35 million Series B investment in Doccla, a Swedish virtual hospital ward startup

New chair’s experience critical in justice crisis

The Law Society praises Andy Slaughter’s election, urging action to address funding, backlog, and legal aid

Express Solicitors continues growth plans with multiple promotions

Express Solicitors promotes 97 employees across departments, including new Partners, as part of its continued growth and development strategy

New bill clarifies Crypto’s status

New draft law will recognise digital assets like Bitcoin as personal property, enhancing legal protections

Parliamentarians join to clean Wye

Parliamentarians and environment lawyers unite to push for the cleanup of the polluted River Wye

Land Registry Information Service fees rise

Starting 9 December 2024, HM Land Registry will increase its information services fees by £4, the first hike in over a decade

Switalskis conveyancing team boosted with promotion and new hire

Switalskis strengthens its residential conveyancing team with the promotion of Hannah Midgley and the appointment of Wendy Welburn