The Bureau Of Investigative Journalism publishes investigation into residential evictions during the pandemic
This week Stephen Shotnes assisted the Bureau of Investigative Journalist’s investigation into eviction difficulties faced by residential tenants affected by the pandemic. The story was covered in the BBC.
Stephen gave the Bureau pre-publication advice on their coverage. You can see more of Stephen’s work here.
Other News
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11th February 2026 Corporate, Commercial & Finance
SMB has advised the majority shareholders of long-standing client, Exile Group
SMB has advised the majority shareholders of long-standing client, Exile Group on its minority stake sale to private equity firm Bridgepoint.
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23rd December 2025 Corporate, Commercial & Finance
SMB acts for Independent Talent Group
We are delighted to have acted for Independent Talent Group in the major investment by Sienna Private Equity into the agency.
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18th December 2025 Media & Communications Disputes
Jeffrey Smele quoted in Financial Times on Trump’s libel claim against BBC
Head of Media & Communications Disputes, Jeffrey Smele was quoted extensively in an article in the Financial Times on 17 December 2025, addressing the question - ‘ Why is Donald Trump suing the BBC – and will he win?’.
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