Alison Gill

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ruth Ball as Managing Associate and Head of Insolvency of our expanding Insolvency and Restructuring team.

Every year, thousands of families experience the heartbreak of losing a baby during pregnancy, birth, or shortly after. Baby Loss Awareness Week, held from 9–15 October 2025, is a time to honour those tiny lives lost too soon, to support grieving families, and to raise awareness of the impact baby loss has on individuals and communities.

Abuse in trusted environments like scouting groups is a painful reality that continues to surface. While most volunteers are dedicated and caring, some individuals exploit these roles to harm vulnerable children.

Ever wondered who keeps the legal world spinning while solicitors and legal executives focus on the law? Let me take you behind the scenes of a high-street legal office, where paralegals, secretaries, and admin staff quietly (and sometimes not so quietly!) keep everything running smoothly.