Power of sanctions: Russians are abandoning their beloved London courts May 22, 2024 There has been a dramatic drop over the past year of Russian businesses and individuals using London’s Commercial Court
Law firm considers legal action for victims of infected blood scandal May 21, 2024 Law firm Leigh Day has said it is considering legal action on behalf of those impacted by the infected blood scandal after the government confirmed compensation would be awarded to victims by the end of the year.
Court of Appeal denies Tom Hayes’ Supreme Court bid, but certified points leaves the door open to apply directly May 21, 2024 Former Libor trader Tom Hayes application to take his case to the highest court in the UK was refused by the Court of Appeal
Axiom Ince: Court green lights bankruptcy order against disgraced lawyer May 20, 2024 The court approves a £1.07m bankruptcy order against the former boss of disgrace Axiom Ince Pragnesh Modhwadia over failing to make payments for the law firm he acquired last year
Julian Assange wins final UK appeal against extradition to US May 20, 2024 WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has won his final appeal in the UK against an extradition order to the US for him to face criminal charges
Litigation-focused law firms are on the rise in London says co-founder of Quillon Law May 20, 2024 Quillon Law currently has five partners: one of counsel, a consultant, three associates and two junior lawyers.
UK’s legal sector needs to improve its cybersecurity, say experts May 18, 2024 One in ten data breaches over 2023 were in the UK legal sector as law firms are attractive targets for cybercriminals, experts say the sector needs better cybersecurity
Magic Circle Linklaters ups lawyer starting salary to £150,000 May 17, 2024 Magic circle law firm Linklaters has raised its newly qualified salary to match its fellow competitor Freshfields as the junior pay war battles on
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct loses bid to appeal Newcastle United kit row May 17, 2024 The Court of Appeal has rejected Sports Direct permission to appeal a decision over Newcastle United 2024/25 season kit
HMRC seeks another bite in ‘mega marshmallow’ tax case May 17, 2024 After losing twice in the long-running ‘mega marshmallows' tax case, HMRC has said it is looking to file yet another appeal