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28 January 2026
Issue: 8147 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , International
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Spotlight on lawyers under threat

An art exhibition about global threats against lawyers, On the front line for justice, is running until 20 March

It features stories of resilience and courage through art and mixed media, honouring those who have been targeted, imprisoned or lost their life.

Featured pieces include two hundred and thirty eight, an installation inspired by the life of Ebru Timtik, a human rights lawyer who died in prison following a hunger strike protesting the denial of fair trial rights in Turkey. 

Law Society president Mark Evans said it was ‘a privilege’ to host the exhibition at the Law Society’s Chancery Lane headquarters.

Issue: 8147 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , International
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

Commercial property and child law teams expand with senior hires

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Set expands London and Singapore offering with senior international disputes hires

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Firm strengthens real estate and litigation teams with partner promotions

NEWS
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The Civil Justice Council’s review of Part III of the Solicitors Act 1974 could mark the end of what one commentator calls an ‘outdated’ and overly technical regime governing solicitor-client fee disputes
The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 marks a constitutional watershed by severing the centuries-old link between hereditary titles and automatic membership of the upper chamber
Artificial intelligence, proportionality and public decision-making are under increasing judicial scrutiny, according to the latest public law round-up from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Families relying on informal agreements over property ownership could face costly consequences if disputes arise, the High Court has warned
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