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Opening of the legal year 2024

The 2024 Legal Year began on 1 October with a traditional ceremony at Westminster Abbey

Latest annual report shows significant uptick in the FCA’s interventions in regard to authorised firms

Pete Chapman and Tim Thomas from Richardson Lissack make sense of the regulator’s latest annual report and accounts

Celebrating 75 Years of women King’s Counsel

Over 350 women King’s Counsel and judges celebrated 75 years since the first women were appointed KC, highlighting progress and continued efforts toward diversity in...

Legal profession backs AI treaty to protect human rights

The International Bar Association endorses the Council of Europe’s first AI governance treaty, safeguarding human rights, democracy, and the rule of law

Public opposes IHT increases, even among Labour voters

A YouGov poll reveals widespread opposition to increasing inheritance tax (IHT), even among Labour voters. Experts expect exemptions to be targeted in the upcoming budget,...

DLA Piper success

DLA Piper advises Rubicon on financing for Anaerobic Digestion Plant

Harper James strengthens IP team with new hire

Harper James enhances its intellectual property team by hiring Gosia Evans, an experienced solicitor from Cardiff

Key partner hire strengthens Brabners’ regeneration focus

Real estate expert Robert Arnison joins Brabners to enhance support for major UK regeneration projects