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NewsAG granted injunction over BBC ‘MI5 informant’ story
High Court says naming alleged informant would cause ‘real and immediate risk’ of death or serious harm.
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NewsHuman rights heavyweights join war crimes hunt
Former Supreme Court president among experts advising Ukraine government task force.
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NewsInce’s takeover of Arden thrown into doubt
Listed firm’s acquisition of corporate adviser and stockbroker in jeopardy after stock exchange decision.
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NewsSolicitor mother of triplets unfairly dismissed by British Gas
In-house lawyer regarded as ‘less focused’ wins employment tribunal claim for sex discrimination.
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NewsSRA starts visiting firms named as acting for Russians
Regulator responds to MPs’ allegations of insufficient checks on rich clients.
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NewsReed denies political ‘pressure’ over departure from Hong Kong
Supreme Court president says ‘no compromise of judicial independence’ over decision.
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NewsEversheds makes up 19 UK lawyers to partner
The international firm says 65% of its 31 new partners worldwide are female.
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NewsBritish solicitor named as Australian landslide victim
Firm says it will remember and honour Mehraab Nazir who died earlier this week.
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NewsFormer MP’s barrister apologises for disclosing skeleton
Richard Clayton QC committed 'significant breach' of confidentiality regime, Court of Appeal says.
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NewsJudge finds ‘no justification’ for firm charging £1,100 an hour
Lord Justice Males says parties must provide 'clear and compelling' proof that costs are justified.
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NewsPI business ready to expand following £13.5m investment
Spirant Group started out as single personal injury firm based in Liverpool.
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NewsD-Day for family lawyers as no-fault divorce arrives
Law Society ‘delighted’ with culmination of years of campaigning for updated divorce laws.
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NewsMost in-house lawyers want to work from home
Half of in-house legal teams back in office full-time - but reluctantly, poll suggests.
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NewsBakers' top-paid partner drew £4.3m last year
International firm reports 35% increase in profit before tax in year to 30 June 2021.
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NewsEntrepreneur appealing contempt finding in £200,000 dispute with Farrer & Co
Julie Meyer, 55, found in contempt for a ‘deliberate, cynical and continuing’ breach of court orders.
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NewsFamily judge sorry after ‘everything went wrong’ in contact dispute
Court finds child’s needs were not put first and appeal took a year to come to court.
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NewsAllen & Overy narrows gender pay gap
'The overall trend is moving in the right direction', says magic circle firm.
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NewsInternational firm rebuked over insufficient checks on mass group action
Hausfeld criticised by judge after collapse of cartel case involving almost 65,000 Chinese claimants.
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NewsGlobal grandees join call for Ukraine war crimes tribunal
Former leaders from all continents propose international tribunal to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for atrocities.
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NewsCourt of Appeal hears bid to revive £5bn Brazil group claim
More than 200,000 Brazilian citizens are suing mining giant BHP over 2015 collapse of Fundao dam.