THIS ISSUE
The Supreme Court decision in Barton v Morris is a landmark case on the interaction between the law of unjust enrichment and the law of contract.
Could chatbots open up access to justice? NLJ columnist and former Justice director Roger Smith puts ChatGPT to the test in this week’s issue.
The personal injury discount rate, which is used by judges when calculating damages, is up for its five-year review next year, writes Julian Chamberlayne, in this week’s NLJ.
Could seized sanctions assets be used to fund the reconstruction of Ukraine? It’s a fascinating question.
We should seize the opportunities presented by new models of artificial intelligence to improve the provision of legal advice, says Roger Smith
Kate Temple-Mabe explains the importance of securing compensation for victims of trafficking—and the creative approach needed to do so
Barton v Morris: Sarah Allan & Chris Ward consider the Supreme Court’s reminder that ‘unjust enrichment mends no-one’s bargain’
Maria Nizzero sets out the complexities of possibly using seized sanctions assets to fund reconstruction in Ukraine
How much change will the fire & rehire code deliver? Charles Pigott assesses the government’s draft code of practice
David Walbank KC examines the relevance of gender identity within the context of extradition requests
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh
Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment
mfg Solicitors—Tracy Ashby
Birmingham partner returns to private client practice
No5 Barristers’ Chambers—Ian Tullett, Daniel Griffiths & Marc Forrest-Thomas
Set introduces C-suite leadership team to support continued growth
NEWS
SRM Recruitment has been announced as the headline sponsor of the Law Society RFC Festival of Sport 2026, which will take place on 20 September at Richmond Athletic Association. The specialist legal search firm joins the event as organisers prepare to welcome more than 110 teams across five sports, including rugby sevens, netball and five-a-side football
The civil justice landscape could be heading for a shake-up, with reform of the Solicitors Act 1974 gathering pace
Global mobility is transforming family law, creating new challenges around jurisdiction, assets and child arrangements
Employers are being urged to prepare now for far-reaching employment law changes taking effect in January 2027
As family structures evolve, the law may face difficult questions about inheritance rights for those in polyamorous relationships
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