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The King has granted a posthumous conditional pardon to Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in the UK, recognising historic injustice and domestic abuse.

Daniel Naftalin has taken up his role as Mishcon de Reya’s new Managing Partner. Daniel was elected by partners earlier this year and takes over today from outgoing Managing Partner James Libson following a transition period.

The Privy Council gave judgment earlier this year on whether a protector's powers are "wide" or "narrow" as a matter of default.

In the underlying claims Mishcon de Reya is instructed by approximately 13,300 black cab drivers and the assignee of two former ride-sharing companies against Uber London Ltd and its Dutch and US parent companies. The claims, which cover a period between 2012 and 2018, arise out of an alleged conspiracy by Uber to cause loss by unlawful means.

The Government has proposed a significant overhaul of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system. The reforms aim to shift the burden of SEND support into mainstream education, reducing reliance on Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and widely replacing them with a new system of tiered support. Whilst the ambition is to make support faster and more accessible, the changes carry important legal and practical implications for both schools and families.

50 lawyers across Mishcon de Reya have been recognised for their expertise in the Chambers HNW guide 2026 across 12 areas of the guide. This recognition indicates that the firm has excelled in a thorough and independent evaluation process, distinguishing itself as a leader in its field.

Mishcon Hong Kong has strengthened its position in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026, with the firm’s practice moving up from Band 3 last year to Band 2.

Mishcon de Reya lawyers Grace Houghton and Katy Colton have been featured in the Law Gazette and The Times following the posthumous conditional pardon granted to Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in the UK.

On 21 July 2025, OpenAI disclosed that a combination of its frontier AI models, including GPT- 5.6 Sol and a "more capable pre-release model,” conducted an unauthorised intrusion into Hugging Face, the AI company best known for its open-source platform and tooling, during an internal cyber-capability evaluation.

Mishcon de Reya has increased its 2026 NQ salary to £110,000, effective from September.