header-logo header-logo

Home Login E-newsletter About us

Profession

Subscribe
NLJ this week: Do Mandelson and Mountbatten-Windsor meet the misconduct bar?
Recent allegations surrounding Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor have reignited scrutiny of the ancient common law offence of misconduct in public office. Writing in NLJ this week, Simon Parsons, teaching fellow at Bath Spa University, asks whether their conduct could clear a notoriously high legal hurdle
13 March 2026
Are you ready for the ChatGPT client? Premium Content

The AI chickens are coming home to roost: Peter Ambrose reports on an unforeseen development ruffling the feathers of the profession

13 March 2026 / Peter Ambrose
Notes on two scandals Premium Content
Simon Parsons examines the cases of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor & Peter Mandelson: do they pass the misconduct test?
13 March 2026 / Simon Parsons
Switalskis—Grimsby
Firm expands with new Grimsby office to serve North East Lincolnshire
12 March 2026
Slater Heelis—Will Newman & Lucy Spilsbury

Property team boosted by two solicitor appointments

12 March 2026
Bellevue Law—Lianne Craig
Workplace law firm expands commercial disputes team with senior consultant hire
12 March 2026
EIP—Rob Barker
IP firm promotes patent attorney to partner
12 March 2026
Muckle LLP—Ryan Butler
Banking and restructuring team bolstered by insolvency specialist
12 March 2026
Kennedys—Milan Devani
Chief information officer appointment strengthens technology leadership 
12 March 2026
Maguire Family Law—Hannah Barlow & Sophie Hughes
Firm strengthens Wilmslow team with two solicitor appointments
11 March 2026
Show
10
Results
Results
10
Results

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Read All
Sponsored by
Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James expands national Serious Injury team with two new Partners

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW continues Paris office growth with public law Partner hire

NEWS
Read All
NLJ this week: Mazur ruling offers CILEX a fresh start
The Court of Appeal's decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has lifted months of uncertainty for Chartered Legal Executives while prompting a rethink of regulation and supervision
NLJ this week: Assisted dying proposal faces next parliamentary test
The assisted dying debate returns to Westminster as Lauren Edwards MP reintroduces legislation that stalled in the House of Lords last session despite clearing the Commons
NLJ this week: New offence rules widen corporate criminal exposure
A little-noticed provision of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has fundamentally expanded corporate criminal liability
NLJ this week: AI shortcuts leave lawyers facing courtroom fallout
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, but careless reliance on it is creating growing professional risks
NLJ this week: Why cohabitees may be better protected after death
The law offers cohabiting couples surprisingly greater protection after one partner dies than when they separate during life
Copyright © 2026 LexisNexis
back-to-top-scroll