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Government boosts legal aid funding

The UK Government announces a significant rise in legal aid funding aimed at preventing eviction and homelessness

Standish v Standish: Supreme Court clarifies matrimonial asset classification in divorce

Non-matrimonial assets retain classification despite transfer between spouses, Supreme Court rules.

Austin Kemp promotes Jennifer Hollyer to partner

Austin Kemp Solicitors has appointed Jennifer Hollyer as a salaried partner, enhancing their family law practice

Confidentiality rings in procurement challenges: Lime Technology v Liverpool City Council sets new precedent

High Court ruling balances transparency and confidentiality in public procurement confidentiality rings and commercial sensitivity

The proposed Hillsborough law

In this article, Dr Jeffrey Wale, Technical Director at the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL), looks at the proposal to introduce a statutory ‘duty of...

Court waiting times threaten justice access

Recent figures reveal a troubling rise in court backlogs in England and Wales, prompting urgent calls for action

Justice system needs urgent recovery plan

The Law Society outlines essential steps to restore the justice system after a cyber-attack on the LAA

Osborne Clarke expands its corporate team

International legal practice Osborne Clarke has welcomed Richard Porter as a new partner in London