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12 February 2026
Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Vote for Legal Personality of the Year 2026

Your vote is needed! NLJ readers are invited to help choose the winner of the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2026 Legal Personality of the Year

A shortlist of candidates has been drawn up by NLJ’s editorial team, based on who has made an outstanding contribution in the legal sphere in the past two years.  Now you can have your say here. You must cast your vote by 5pm on 4 March. The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony, taking place on 16 April.

Choose between seven high-achieving nominees, including the founder of public interest legal project Law For Change, the pioneering campaigner behind Ruby’s Law, and a former National Chair of Resolution.

Categories: Legal News , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Freeths—David Smith

Freeths—David Smith

Freeths secures major tax hire with appointment of David Smith

Ellisons—Chris Burnett

Ellisons—Chris Burnett

Patent attorney joins Ellisons to strengthen intellectual property offering

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London

NEWS
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
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
A little-noticed provision of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has fundamentally expanded corporate criminal liability
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, but careless reliance on it is creating growing professional risks
The law offers cohabiting couples surprisingly greater protection after one partner dies than when they separate during life
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