News
Find out what is happening at SMB as we celebrate the achievements of our clients, our community, and our employees.
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20th May 2026
Gordon Clough promoted to Partner
We are delighted to announce that Gordon Clough has been promoted to Partner.
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19th May 2026
LAWorld Annual General Meeting in Lisbon
Last week, Maninder, Raoul and Howard attended the LAWorld Annual General Meeting in Lisbon, joining colleagues from leading independent law firms across the globe.
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7th May 2026 Music
SMB Sponsors The Other Songs x The BRIT School London Palladium Event
In conjunction with our recently announced partnership with The BRIT School, we are excited to be supporting The Other Songs Live – a phenomenal event at The London Palladium on 19 May.
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5th May 2026 Dispute Resolution
SMB secures successful resolution for Professor Catrine Jarman in privacy claim
Simons Muirhead Burton successfully represented award-winning archaeologist, broadcaster and author, Professor Catrine Jarman, in a widely reported Misuse of Private Information case against Karen, Countess Spencer.
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29th April 2026 Music
SMB Partners with The BRIT School
We are delighted to announce SMB’s new partnership with The BRIT School – through financial support, in-kind activity and pro bono legal advice for the School’s students and alumni.
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2nd April 2026 Corporate, Commercial & Finance
SMB Success in Landmark Discrimination Claim For Mohammed Arif
The Birmingham County Court has today handed down judgment in favour of long standing SMB client, Mohammed Arif, a veteran Cabinet Member and former Conservative Councillor for St Matthew’s, concluding proceedings relating to his discrimination claim against officers of the former Walsall Conservative Federation (now the Walsall and Bloxwich Association).
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17th March 2026 Dispute Resolution
SMB in Landmark Ruling for Government of Bahamas
We’ve secured a landmark ruling for the Government of the Bahamas concerning its power to regulate the country’s second city, Freeport. In an unusual step, the Tribunal’s private Partial Award has been made public given its national and international significance.
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5th March 2026 Sport, Dispute Resolution
SMB Boosts Sports Practice with New Partner Hire
We are delighted to welcome sports specialist, James Thorndyke to the Partnership. James joins the firm from DLA Piper.
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24th February 2026 Corporate, Commercial & Finance
SMB advises John Gore Productions, on its investment into the production company Deep Fusion Films
We’re delighted to have advised our client, John Gore Productions, on its investment into the production company Deep Fusion Films.
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