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Phil Golding named new director general

Phil Golding has been appointed as the new Director General of the Bar Standards Board starting in July

Consultation failures and the return of legitimate expectation

The Government’s changes to agricultural and business property relief have triggered widespread uncertainty for farming families and owner-managed businesses.

Landmark conviction in Scotland raises questions for England and Wales

A significant court ruling in Scotland has led to calls for similar practices in England and Wales regarding domestic abuse cases

New head of residential property appointed

Thomson Hayton Winkley welcomes Nina Hood as head of residential property, reflecting the firm's growth strategy

Shoosmiths enhances real estate practice

Shoosmiths has expanded its Construction team in London with the appointment of Peter Stockill as a partner, enhancing its wider Real Estate practice and addressing...

Freeths boosts agricultural expertise with new partner

Leading law firm Freeths has fortified its Real Estate division by appointing Christopher Stephens as Partner, previously of Womble Bond Dickinson

Magistrates' association highlights justice system risks

The Magistrates’ Association warns that the expansion of Out of Court Resolutions without oversight poses serious risks to justice integrity

Legal aid provider survey launches soon

The Legal Aid Provider Survey is set to launch on 27 April 2026 inviting providers to contribute their insights