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When Athenian citizens gathered under Solon’s legal reforms in the sixth century BC to hear evidence and deliver verdicts, they forged a principle that would echo through the centuries: trial by jury. Centuries later, this tradition of judgement by peers became embedded in English law. Magna Carta 1215, cl 39 declared: “ No free man shall be seized or imprisoned… except by the lawful judgment of his peers or the law of the land. ” It became a cornerstone of English justice an

For nearly two decades, the 100ml liquid limit has been the source of much distress for the frequent flyer, a regulatory framework implemented after a foiled 2006 terror plot that transformed the “clear plastic bag” into a mandatory travel accessory. However, as of the new year, we are witnessing a significant legislative and technological pivot. Heathrow Airport has formally announced the completion of its £1 billion security upgrade, joining Gatwick, Birmingham, and Edinbur

Over the past few months, corporate legal practice has seen a surge in merger activity. This can be attributed to a range of different factors; for instance, mergers as a tool for growth. Large firms are constantly looking to expand their practical and geographic reach, and a merger often accomplishes both. Afterall, the acquisition of a well-seasoned and trained team presents less risk than the launch of a fresh practice. Steering away from Big Law’s mergers, strenuous econ

I was fortunate to attend Kuits Solicitors’ summer work experience programme in their head offices in Manchester. This opportunity provided me with insights to the firm, as well as enlightened me to various aspects of the law I had previously not considered. This article aims to provide insights into the different departments that I worked with, and provide insights into the firm in general. My time revealed the essential foundations of a successful national commercial firm.

In June 2025, London’s High Court delivered a significant ruling in one of the largest insurance disputes ever in English courts, granting AerCap Ireland Ltd over $1 billion in insurance recoveries for aircraft stranded in Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The case focused on complex questions of insurance law, international sanctions, as well as the legal definition of asset loss.  Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, AerCap lost access to 11

Entering the legal profession without a law degree can feel daunting, but with the right approach, your non-traditional background can become a significant advantage. Here are ten essential tips to help you succeed. Understand different career paths. Not having a law degree means your route into the profession will differ from traditional law students. Research whether you want to become a solicitor or barrister, and realise that your differing background can actually distin

On December 5, Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix is to acquire Warner Bros.’ film and television studios as well as its streaming assets, HBO Max and HBO. The deal came about after a weeks-long bidding war, which had initially favoured Paramount, before Netflix ultimately secured Warner Bros. for US $82.7 billion (accounting for debt and other liabilities/assets). Skadden advised Netflix, whil

Once again, Microsoft is back in the UK Courts for overcharging British businesses for the use of Windows Server software. The case was filed in December 2024 by competition lawyer Dr Maria Luisa Stasi and her team at Scott + Scott LLP on behalf of approximately 60,000 UK Businesses. As of late 2025, the lawsuit is currently before the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal. The tribunal will either grant a Collective Proceedings Order and allow the full trial to take place or stop

Whether or not you are an aspiring commercial lawyer, the word private equity (PE) should not be of any unfamiliarity. It is the process in which a PE firm, using funds it raised or borrowed, acquires a company. The company being acquired is called a TargetCo. After acquiring the company, the PE firm invests in its growth. This is then followed by the PE firm’s ‘exit’, which is to sell the company at a higher value than when it purchased it, profiting off the difference. In

Bitcoin is an elusive term that has puzzled many and continues to do so. In this article, I will offer a very brief introduction to this concept and introduce some of the current trends.   So what is Bitcoin? It is a form of digital money that is traded over a computer network. It is a type of cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is a digital, decentralised currency that uses cryptography for security. Yes, many key terms indeed. Cryptography is the science of coding and decoding m

The budget was announced this Wednesday (26th of November) following a shambolic leak of the key policies by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) 40 minutes prior to when the Chancellor was due to make her speech in the House of Commons. That led to immediate market reaction, bond prices and sterling began moving as markets hastily executed billions of pounds of trades. Aside from that utter fiasco, there have been a series of speculation and even rumours of Reeves bre

Traditionally, entering into a contract is a process laden with extensive negotiation, strategy, and complex language. Recently, however, with the rise of technology, there have been arguments for simplification that have taken shape in smart contracts. Smart contracts are self-executing agreements with the terms written into code running on a blockchain without the need for third-party intermediaries. In essence, this means that once certain pre-requisites are executed, so

While it is an intuitive method, note-taking should not be simply transcribing the lecturer’s remarks. There should be an organisational mechanism helping you sort through the numerous ideas and doctrines relayed to you in those two hours. With exam season fast approaching, below is a list of tips I’ve gathered and relied upon over the course of my degree that have helped me better prepare for assessments in the long run. 1. Organisation is Key The best way to keep track of k

In a world theoretically built to create equality and unity, five nations hold the power to overrule 188 peers. The UN Security Council Veto Power is a special voting right held by five nations: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. To pass a substantive resolution, at least nine UN member states must vote in favour, and no veto powers must vote against it. A veto power abstention does not veto the resolution so long as it has the necessary nine v

Landmark cases set precedents and clarify tradition and practice, often solidifying or resulting in an entire redress of modern law. These cases have been argued and debated extensively for their influence, impact, and underlying rationale. Nevertheless, every prospective lawyer needs to be aware of the cases that have, for many years and decades, shaped our practice and understanding of the legal sphere. Here are 4 of these cases: 1. Salomon v Salomon (1987) – Company Law M

Just this week, the UK government delivered their annual budget, which is arguably the most significant fiscal update of the year. It could see entire large corporate strategies shift, changes in investment decisions and a surge in demand for legal advice from businesses in the UK. After being haunted by economic uncertainty, rising inflation and rising pressure on public finances, the Autumn Budget introduced a couple of regulatory changes and sweeping taxes that are likely

In May 2025, the Court of Appeal overturned the conviction of Peter Sullivan, a 68-year-old man who had spent 38 years in prison for a murder he always said he did not commit. His release marked the longest known wrongful imprisonment of a living person in modern British history. Judges accepted that new DNA evidence rendered the original conviction unsafe, and Sullivan was finally cleared.Sullivan had been found guilty in 1987 of the murder and sexual assault of 21-year- ol

For centuries, the jury has been one of the most recognisable features of the criminal justice system in England and Wales. Although not a formal constitutional right, the presence of twelve citizens in the courtroom has long been seen as a safeguard against concentrated state power. Today, that tradition is facing new pressure. A series of proposals, prompted by growing concern about court delays, has opened a national discussion about whether juries should remain central t

As many readers would know, there has been a sea of news about the budget being thrown around in the past few weeks. The budget is a statement made by the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to MPs in the House of Commons, presenting the government’s plans for the economy, including changes to taxation and spending. The date of the budget is set on the 26 th of November, 2025. At the outset, the date was criticised by Scotland’s Finance Secretary as ‘delayed’ and that it is now ‘high