The Judiciary
Bar protocol aims to break down barriers for reporting judicial bullying
A new protocol clarifies routes for advocates to raise informal concerns about judicial behaviour
IBA judges’ forum examines AI, independence and public trust in courts
Senior judicial leaders from more than 20 countries have gathered in Abuja for the inaugural International Bar Association Judges’ Forum
Seven UK Court of Appeal judges appointed
Two women and an Asian judge among appointees as Sir Richard Snowden joins Supreme Court
New judicial diversity board launches amid concerns over talent pipeline
Board is tasked with improving diversity across all judicial appointments in England and Wales
The Global Legal Post unveils 2026 Law Over Borders Commercial Litigation guide
Print edition will be launched at an event during London International Disputes Week 2026
Former NSW Bar Association president to become Australia’s first female solicitor-general
Ruth Higgins SC succeeds Stephen Donaghue KC in the role to create all-female law officer line-up
Governor of New South Wales to join London’s Atkin Chambers
Leading construction set to welcome Margaret Beazley AC KC as a door tenant in 2028
Number of UK-founded legaltech businesses jumped by 17% in 2025
Legaltech investment rises 35% to £188.8m as government pledges fresh funding for LawtechUK and court AI pilots
CJC launches consultation on disclosure rules for AI use in court documentation
Civil Justice Council says lawyers in England and Wales should be required to disclose AI use in certain circumstances
‘Extremely disappointing’: no solicitors among 96 new King’s Counsel appointments
The 2025 cohort also sees few improvements in diversity and a falling success rate
‘Genuinely novel’: McDermott partner proposes arbitration clause to strengthen enforcement of cross-border judgments
Hilton Mervis has devised a mechanism allowing unpaid court judgments to be converted into arbitral awards
Head of London’s Littleton Chambers is appointed as a High Court judge
Gavin Mansfield KC, who became a deputy High Court judge in 2018, leaves the Bar after more than three decades
Carr warns of revolving door as Lammy becomes third Lord Chancellor in two years
At the Opening of the Legal Year, Lady Chief Justice calls for stability while Lammy promises reforms and a renewed drive to champion English law
Ulster University launches AI-focused legaltech research centre
Projects are underway to improve judicial processes and handling of mass claims
‘We must work together to protect one another’: Bar leaders call for greater protection for lawyers
Event to mark the opening of the legal year in London highlights the urgent need to protect lawyers globally from escalating threats, writes Ben Rigby