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Finding solutions to clients’ legal problems requires technical excellence, practical experience, commercial awareness… and the ability to communicate it all clearly.

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23 December 2025

Getty Images v Stability AI: A long-awaited judgement that leaves AI stakeholders waiting longer

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22 December 2025

European Commission approves extension of UK adequacy decisions

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22 December 2025

Later life care costs: hope for the best, plan for the worst

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