Anthony Burton’s fight for justice – The Profumo affair
Anthony Burton’s fight for justice for Stephen Ward following “the most disgraceful legal event in modern British history” is just one example of how Simons Muirhead Burton will fight for human rights and against miscarriage of justice. Read about his involvement here.
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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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