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Colombia: IBAHRI monitors potential threats to the independence of the judiciary

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) is closely monitoring recent incidents that pose potential threats to the independence of the judiciary in Colombia

Solicitor returns to Merrick

Sophie Hughes returns to the Manchester family law firm

Burges Salmon advises Fintel plc on its acquisition of RSMR

This strategic acquisition enhances Fintel’s fund research and ratings capabilities, aligning with its strategy to expand into adjacent markets

Broadfield a new international mid-market firm launched

BDB Pitmans and Alvarez & Marsal Legal Services plan to launch Broadfield, focusing on mid-market private capital and corporate clients

Is your firm under attack?

The legal firms — one of the most vulnerable sectors to ransomware attacks

Freeths Achieves Silver-Level Accreditation in Stonewall's Workplace Equality Index

Stonewall, Europe’s leading charity for LGBTQ+ rights, evaluates businesses based on a variety of measures, including policies and benefits, the employee lifecycle, and staff networks

Merger raises competition concerns

An independent panel, chaired by Richard Feasey, has found that Spreadex's acquisition of Sporting Index could harm competition in the UK's online sports spread betting market

Making sense of the decision in Finch

Harriet Townsend, a Barrister at Cornerstone Barristers, provides a breakdown of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Finch (on behalf of the Weald Action Group) v Surrey County Council and others [2024] UKSC 20, delivered on 20 June 2024, and its wider implications