‘Unprecedented’ divorce judgment rules wife should take £120m share of family trust interest
The High Court has rejected a husband’s claim that his interests in family trusts worth billions of pounds shouldn’t be treated as matrimonial assets. In a divorce case TP v TF [2026] EWFC 210, which considered matrimonialisation, family trusts and fair division, the Honourable Mr Justice Garrido’s ruling in the family division of the Royal […]
AI will ‘support but not replace’ judicial decision-making, lead judge says
AI will “support but not replace” judicial decision-making, the lead judge for artificial intelligence has said in a newly published position statement. Sir Colin Birss, president of the business and property division, said the Courts and Tribunal Judiciary’s (CTB) approach towards artificial intelligence will be “cautious but positive” as the technology will be adopted to […]
SRA consults on impact of technology and AI on solicitors’ learning and development
An eight week consultation has been launched by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) inviting views on proposed updates to the Statement of Solicitor Competence (SoSC) and functioning legal knowledge (FLK). Announcing the consultation the SRA said as the sector evolves, there are “new ways of delivering services and emerging risks and opportunities shaping the profession.” […]
New Law Society president vows to advocate for ‘responsible innovation’
The new president of the Law Society of England and Wales has vowed to “champion a criminal justice system that is fit for the future”. Brett Dixon became the 182nd president, replacing outgoing president Mark Evans, at this year’s annual general meeting. His 12-month term as the president will be supported by vice president, Dana […]
SRA appoints new chair Caroline Corby during “pivotal moment” for regulator
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced its new chair of the board, Caroline Corby. Corby, who currently chairs the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), will begin her appointment next month, having replaced Anna Bradley. Speaking on her new role, she said: “I am delighted to be joining the SRA as Chair of the Board. The […]
Latest judgments from the Family Court
Family Court decisions published in the weeks commencing 29 September to the 12th October. If you’d like to share commentary on any of the cases shared here, email press@todaysfamilylawyer.co.uk. D & Anor v K (Illegal Chinese Commercial Surrogacy) [2026] EWFC 279 (29 September 2026): Parental order. Application by a married same-sex male couple for […]