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LawInSport have published the article “Different Roads, Different Destinations: Why the Table Tennis Russia Ban Failed Where FIFA and UEFA Succeeded” by Prof. Suzanne Rab.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:13 PM
LawInSport have published the article “Different Roads, Different Destinations: Why the Table Tennis Russia Ban Failed Where FIFA and UEFA Succeeded” by Prof. Suzanne Rab.
Read more here: ow.ly/fjUb50XY0qZ
Read more here: ow.ly/fjUb50XY0qZ
The first hearing in the Manston Inquiry was heard yesterday.
Jesse Nicholls acts for two groups of 75 and 20 victims within the Inquiry, instructed by Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd. and Deighton Pierce Glynn Ltd.
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Jesse Nicholls acts for two groups of 75 and 20 victims within the Inquiry, instructed by Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd. and Deighton Pierce Glynn Ltd.
Read more: ow.ly/5Jya50XXPyK
January 16, 2026 at 9:37 AM
The first hearing in the Manston Inquiry was heard yesterday.
Jesse Nicholls acts for two groups of 75 and 20 victims within the Inquiry, instructed by Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd. and Deighton Pierce Glynn Ltd.
Read more: ow.ly/5Jya50XXPyK
Jesse Nicholls acts for two groups of 75 and 20 victims within the Inquiry, instructed by Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd. and Deighton Pierce Glynn Ltd.
Read more: ow.ly/5Jya50XXPyK
The High Court has dismissed judicial review challenges by Mastercard, Visa & Revolut, confirming the power of the PSR to impose price caps on cross-border interchange fees. Jessica Simor KC, Nicholas Gibson and Suzanne Rab were instructed by Bevan Brittan LLP.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:59 PM
The High Court has dismissed judicial review challenges by Mastercard, Visa & Revolut, confirming the power of the PSR to impose price caps on cross-border interchange fees. Jessica Simor KC, Nicholas Gibson and Suzanne Rab were instructed by Bevan Brittan LLP.
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The SEN Law Conference is taking place on Tuesday 3 March 2026.
Speakers include: David Wolfe KC, Helen Hayes (Chair of the House of Commons Education Committee) and Catriona Moore (IPSEA).
Early bird tickets are available until 31 January: ow.ly/hCSM50XX7ZP
Speakers include: David Wolfe KC, Helen Hayes (Chair of the House of Commons Education Committee) and Catriona Moore (IPSEA).
Early bird tickets are available until 31 January: ow.ly/hCSM50XX7ZP
January 15, 2026 at 10:27 AM
The SEN Law Conference is taking place on Tuesday 3 March 2026.
Speakers include: David Wolfe KC, Helen Hayes (Chair of the House of Commons Education Committee) and Catriona Moore (IPSEA).
Early bird tickets are available until 31 January: ow.ly/hCSM50XX7ZP
Speakers include: David Wolfe KC, Helen Hayes (Chair of the House of Commons Education Committee) and Catriona Moore (IPSEA).
Early bird tickets are available until 31 January: ow.ly/hCSM50XX7ZP
The Lawyer has announced its list of the top 20 cases listed for hearing in 2026.
James Laddie KC, instructed by Stephenson Harwood LLP, and Jesse Nicholls, instructed by Leigh Day, are involved in two of the cases highlighted.
Read more here: ow.ly/t3nt50XX6Lj
James Laddie KC, instructed by Stephenson Harwood LLP, and Jesse Nicholls, instructed by Leigh Day, are involved in two of the cases highlighted.
Read more here: ow.ly/t3nt50XX6Lj
January 15, 2026 at 9:36 AM
The Lawyer has announced its list of the top 20 cases listed for hearing in 2026.
James Laddie KC, instructed by Stephenson Harwood LLP, and Jesse Nicholls, instructed by Leigh Day, are involved in two of the cases highlighted.
Read more here: ow.ly/t3nt50XX6Lj
James Laddie KC, instructed by Stephenson Harwood LLP, and Jesse Nicholls, instructed by Leigh Day, are involved in two of the cases highlighted.
Read more here: ow.ly/t3nt50XX6Lj
Prof. Jonathan Marks will be speaking at the Penn State University Climate Consortium on 22 January at 16:30 GMT.
Jonathan's talk is titled “Written in Wind and Water? The Evolving Right to a Healthy Environment in Climate Litigation.”
Register: ow.ly/Q9YB50XWJik
Jonathan's talk is titled “Written in Wind and Water? The Evolving Right to a Healthy Environment in Climate Litigation.”
Register: ow.ly/Q9YB50XWJik
January 14, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Prof. Jonathan Marks will be speaking at the Penn State University Climate Consortium on 22 January at 16:30 GMT.
Jonathan's talk is titled “Written in Wind and Water? The Evolving Right to a Healthy Environment in Climate Litigation.”
Register: ow.ly/Q9YB50XWJik
Jonathan's talk is titled “Written in Wind and Water? The Evolving Right to a Healthy Environment in Climate Litigation.”
Register: ow.ly/Q9YB50XWJik
In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Zoe Brereton discusses Ahmed v HM Treasury [2010] UKSC 2 and [2010] UKSC 5.
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/Qhoo50XWHz5
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/Qhoo50XWHz5
January 14, 2026 at 2:26 PM
In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Zoe Brereton discusses Ahmed v HM Treasury [2010] UKSC 2 and [2010] UKSC 5.
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/Qhoo50XWHz5
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/Qhoo50XWHz5
In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC are joined by Professor Devika Hovell to discuss Venezuela, Greenland and the Donroe Doctrine.
Listen here: ow.ly/LFPq50XWz0o
Listen here: ow.ly/LFPq50XWz0o
January 14, 2026 at 9:34 AM
In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC are joined by Professor Devika Hovell to discuss Venezuela, Greenland and the Donroe Doctrine.
Listen here: ow.ly/LFPq50XWz0o
Listen here: ow.ly/LFPq50XWz0o
The International Court of Justice has this week begun the merits hearing in The Gambia v Myanmar, an application concerning Myanmar’s responsibility for the Rohingya genocide in 2016-2017.
Jessica Jones acts for The Gambia.
Click here to read more: www.matrixlaw.co.uk/news/interna...
Jessica Jones acts for The Gambia.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The International Court of Justice has this week begun the merits hearing in The Gambia v Myanmar, an application concerning Myanmar’s responsibility for the Rohingya genocide in 2016-2017.
Jessica Jones acts for The Gambia.
Click here to read more: www.matrixlaw.co.uk/news/interna...
Jessica Jones acts for The Gambia.
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Jesse Nicholls will be joined by Professor Leslie Thomas KC, Daniel Machover and Helen Stone for Legal Action Group’s Intermediate–Advanced Inquest training on 20 January 2026.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Jesse Nicholls will be joined by Professor Leslie Thomas KC, Daniel Machover and Helen Stone for Legal Action Group’s Intermediate–Advanced Inquest training on 20 January 2026.
Click here for more information: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/legal-acti...
Click here for more information: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/legal-acti...
In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Sarah Hannett KC discusses the right to manifest religion and the right to education in relation to R (Begum) v. Governors of Denbigh High School [2006] UKHL 15.
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/HYSh50XSQAq
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/HYSh50XSQAq
January 7, 2026 at 10:54 AM
In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Sarah Hannett KC discusses the right to manifest religion and the right to education in relation to R (Begum) v. Governors of Denbigh High School [2006] UKHL 15.
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/HYSh50XSQAq
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/HYSh50XSQAq
In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC are joined by Joshua Rozenberg, to review some key issues in UK law and politics during 2025 and to look forward to likely developments in 2026.
Listen here: ow.ly/8zRJ50XSPsJ
Listen here: ow.ly/8zRJ50XSPsJ
January 7, 2026 at 10:17 AM
In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC are joined by Joshua Rozenberg, to review some key issues in UK law and politics during 2025 and to look forward to likely developments in 2026.
Listen here: ow.ly/8zRJ50XSPsJ
Listen here: ow.ly/8zRJ50XSPsJ
Christopher Brown, Prof. Suzanne Rab and Rhodri Thompson KC have written an article commenting on the Supreme Court judgment Evans v Barclays Bank and others [2025] UKSC 48, which was handed down on 18 December 2025.
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Read more: ow.ly/ZBVl50XNIwg
December 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Christopher Brown, Prof. Suzanne Rab and Rhodri Thompson KC have written an article commenting on the Supreme Court judgment Evans v Barclays Bank and others [2025] UKSC 48, which was handed down on 18 December 2025.
Read more: ow.ly/ZBVl50XNIwg
Read more: ow.ly/ZBVl50XNIwg
James Stansfeld and Sophie Lucas @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social represent a Requested Person whose extradition is sought following an alleged hijacking by migrants fleeing Libya.
James and Sophie are instructed by Lawrence & Co Solicitors.
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James and Sophie are instructed by Lawrence & Co Solicitors.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:47 PM
James Stansfeld and Sophie Lucas @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social represent a Requested Person whose extradition is sought following an alleged hijacking by migrants fleeing Libya.
James and Sophie are instructed by Lawrence & Co Solicitors.
Read more here: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/malta-s...
James and Sophie are instructed by Lawrence & Co Solicitors.
Read more here: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/malta-s...
Following an Inquest hearing into the death of Robert Gracey, the jury has returned a narrative conclusion heavily criticising the actions of Lincolnshire police officers and the force’s training. Raj Desai was instructed by @bhattmurphy.bsky.social
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December 23, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Following an Inquest hearing into the death of Robert Gracey, the jury has returned a narrative conclusion heavily criticising the actions of Lincolnshire police officers and the force’s training. Raj Desai was instructed by @bhattmurphy.bsky.social
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Accidental death verdicts returned at the inquest into the deaths of two suspects who died following a pursuit and collision at sea between a Royal Gibraltar Police Interceptor vessel and a suspect RHIB. Jamas Hodivala KC was instructed by Hassans International. More: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/acciden...
December 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Accidental death verdicts returned at the inquest into the deaths of two suspects who died following a pursuit and collision at sea between a Royal Gibraltar Police Interceptor vessel and a suspect RHIB. Jamas Hodivala KC was instructed by Hassans International. More: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/acciden...
As pressure builds on companies to conduct increased forced labour due diligence on their supply chains, Jamas Hodivala KC explores some of the practical issues that can arise with Kate Larsen, Director at SupplyESChange.
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Listen here: ow.ly/OeBW50XM8bh
December 19, 2025 at 9:46 AM
As pressure builds on companies to conduct increased forced labour due diligence on their supply chains, Jamas Hodivala KC explores some of the practical issues that can arise with Kate Larsen, Director at SupplyESChange.
Listen here: ow.ly/OeBW50XM8bh
Listen here: ow.ly/OeBW50XM8bh
Thousands of police officers are suing the PSNI for the negligent release into the public domain of their personal data. Nearly £120m has been set aside for compensation.
Gavin Millar KC is instructed by McCartan Turkington Breen & Edwards and Co.
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Gavin Millar KC is instructed by McCartan Turkington Breen & Edwards and Co.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Thousands of police officers are suing the PSNI for the negligent release into the public domain of their personal data. Nearly £120m has been set aside for compensation.
Gavin Millar KC is instructed by McCartan Turkington Breen & Edwards and Co.
More: ow.ly/mBJt50XLkwJ
Gavin Millar KC is instructed by McCartan Turkington Breen & Edwards and Co.
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The UK Supreme Court today handed down its judgment in Secretary of State for Northern Ireland v Coroner Louisa Fee & Others [2025] UKSC 47.
Paul Skinner was instructed as a Special Advocate representing the interests of the Next-of-Kin.
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Paul Skinner was instructed as a Special Advocate representing the interests of the Next-of-Kin.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The UK Supreme Court today handed down its judgment in Secretary of State for Northern Ireland v Coroner Louisa Fee & Others [2025] UKSC 47.
Paul Skinner was instructed as a Special Advocate representing the interests of the Next-of-Kin.
More: ow.ly/Xf4E50XKT0a
Paul Skinner was instructed as a Special Advocate representing the interests of the Next-of-Kin.
More: ow.ly/Xf4E50XKT0a
In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, James Robottom discusses slavery laws in the UK in relation to CN v United Kingdom (2013) 56 EHRR 24.
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/xEmt50XKRVA
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/xEmt50XKRVA
December 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, James Robottom discusses slavery laws in the UK in relation to CN v United Kingdom (2013) 56 EHRR 24.
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/xEmt50XKRVA
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/xEmt50XKRVA
The inquests into the deaths of Ruth and Christopher Stone-Houghton concluded on 15 December 2025.
Oliver and Abigail Stone-Houghton were represented by James Robottom, instructed by @dpglaw.co.uk.
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Oliver and Abigail Stone-Houghton were represented by James Robottom, instructed by @dpglaw.co.uk.
Read more: ow.ly/67Ll50XKOS7
December 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The inquests into the deaths of Ruth and Christopher Stone-Houghton concluded on 15 December 2025.
Oliver and Abigail Stone-Houghton were represented by James Robottom, instructed by @dpglaw.co.uk.
Read more: ow.ly/67Ll50XKOS7
Oliver and Abigail Stone-Houghton were represented by James Robottom, instructed by @dpglaw.co.uk.
Read more: ow.ly/67Ll50XKOS7
The BIOT Court of Appeal has upheld that Tamil asylum seekers were unlawfully detained on Diego Garcia for three years.
Jack Boswell, Chris Buttler KC & Helen Law were instructed by @duncanlewiss.bsky.social, Wilsons, @bindmans.com & @jcwi-uk.bsky.social.
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Jack Boswell, Chris Buttler KC & Helen Law were instructed by @duncanlewiss.bsky.social, Wilsons, @bindmans.com & @jcwi-uk.bsky.social.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The BIOT Court of Appeal has upheld that Tamil asylum seekers were unlawfully detained on Diego Garcia for three years.
Jack Boswell, Chris Buttler KC & Helen Law were instructed by @duncanlewiss.bsky.social, Wilsons, @bindmans.com & @jcwi-uk.bsky.social.
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Jack Boswell, Chris Buttler KC & Helen Law were instructed by @duncanlewiss.bsky.social, Wilsons, @bindmans.com & @jcwi-uk.bsky.social.
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In this episode of A Common Concern, Kate Cook is joined by Gita Parihar and by Sean O’Connell.
Together, they discuss the meaning, scope and application of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.
Listen here: ow.ly/XbI450XK8Uv
Together, they discuss the meaning, scope and application of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.
Listen here: ow.ly/XbI450XK8Uv
December 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
In this episode of A Common Concern, Kate Cook is joined by Gita Parihar and by Sean O’Connell.
Together, they discuss the meaning, scope and application of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.
Listen here: ow.ly/XbI450XK8Uv
Together, they discuss the meaning, scope and application of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.
Listen here: ow.ly/XbI450XK8Uv
The European Court of Human Rights held that measures taken against those connected to Aleksey Navalnyy violated multiple articles of the ECHR. Prof. Philip Leach acted for Aleksey Navalnyy, Yuliya Navalnaya, the Anti-Corruption Foundation & others.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The European Court of Human Rights held that measures taken against those connected to Aleksey Navalnyy violated multiple articles of the ECHR. Prof. Philip Leach acted for Aleksey Navalnyy, Yuliya Navalnaya, the Anti-Corruption Foundation & others.
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Join us for the annual SEN Law Conference on Tuesday 3 March 2026, providing the latest legal and policy updates across all aspects of SEN law.
Early bird tickets are available here: bit.ly/480EOQJ
Early bird tickets are available here: bit.ly/480EOQJ
December 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Join us for the annual SEN Law Conference on Tuesday 3 March 2026, providing the latest legal and policy updates across all aspects of SEN law.
Early bird tickets are available here: bit.ly/480EOQJ
Early bird tickets are available here: bit.ly/480EOQJ