THIS ISSUE
Sir Geoffrey Bindman KC considers the state of justice as Labour’s new cabinet gets to work
‘Downstream’ CO₂ emissions & causation: Dr Douglas Maxwell analyses the judgments of a divided Supreme Court
Charlotte Hill provides an update on the pivotal role of group litigation in the English legal landscape
Mary Young sets out a lawyer’s wish list for the new prime minister & the Labour government
Malcolm Bishop KC reflects on the role of the ‘savings clause’ in maintaining capital punishment in the Caribbean
Victoria Rylatt & Sarah Hughes provide a review of recent cases dealing with child relocation both inside & outside the jurisdiction
"I hope many young lawyers will read it, be inspired by it, and go on to build on Wistrich’s extraordinary achievements"
How is Labour planning to make work pay? Charles Pigott examines the planned changes to employment policy under the new government
Updates reach 170; Shorter transcripts, please; Special account rate cut; Moor matrimonialisation
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill
Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London
Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart
Hugh James expands national Serious Injury team with two new Partners
HFW—Rémi Ducloyer
HFW continues Paris office growth with public law Partner hire
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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