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All Law Gazette articles in 2 August 2021 – Page 2
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NewsFirm hires: Sidley Austin welcomes three partners
Private equity partners Dan Graham and Paul Dunbar and global finance partner Emilie Stewart join the London team.
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OpinionHands off our private lives
Professional organisations now aim to turn lawyers into active citizens beyond the office.
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NewsLegal profession ushers in Solicitors Qualifying Exam
From today, aspiring solicitors will complete two sets of assessments and two years of qualifying work experience. But concerns about diversity remain unresolved.
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News‘Brilliant mind and big heart’: Tributes pour in for barrister
Chambers pays tribute to Richard Viney following cycling accident last week.
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NewsLawyers urge UK government to help stranded Afghan judge
Court proceedings possible in bid to secure visa for judge who has been forced into hiding.
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NewsSustainability crisis deepens as solicitors quit emergency court scheme
Legal Aid Agency has identified 'access' issues on housing possession court schemes across the country.
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OpinionRTA portal has worked better than expected, but there’s still much to do
The Ministry of Justice must respond to the pressing need for ADR in the whiplash claims process.
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NewsEx-attorney general Cox earning £468,000 a year as law firm consultant
Sir Geoffrey Cox also received six-figure sum from legal work, according to register of members’ interests.
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NewsSolicitor charged with contaminating supermarket food with blood
Leoaai Elghareeb appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this afternoon.
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NewsTemporary operating hours: ‘the straw that will break the camel’s back’
Senior criminal defence practitioner tells legal aid lawyers she and many others are already absolutely exhausted.
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NewsMoJ cleared of age discrimination for turning down candidate over 55
Claimant had a long and successful career as a judge’s clerk but was turned down for role last year.
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NewsFirm hires: Two new starters at Meade King LLP
Senior associate Alex Rossiter and solicitor Arti Vadher join the Bristol law firm.
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NewsIn focus: Should City firms cut ties with fossil fuel giants?
As Extinction Rebellion steps up action, the legal profession's links to energy polluters are under the microscope.
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NewsFirm hire: Lewis Silkin welcomes immigration partner
Supinder Singh Sian joins the firm from Squire Patton Boggs.
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NewsAttorney general keen to raise awareness of sentencing powers
Government publishes data for outcomes of cases referred to Court of Appeal under Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
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NewsLaw firm's charity story is a real page-turner
gunnercooke foundation will open its first House of Friends & Books in Manchester in November.
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OpinionHow to create more inclusive cultures - learning from other industries
Profession can accelerate its progress by adapting key ideas, says Law Society social mobility ambassador Arun Birla.
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NewsAfghan judges can relocate to the UK, Buckland confirms
Lord chancellor says officials are working on plans to support vulnerable cohort of judges and legal professionals.