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Zahawi solicitor overturns SDT's conviction over 'without prejudice' email
Decision was ‘insufficiently analysed and reasoned, vitiated by misdirection and error of law, and unfair’, High Court rules.
'Like Russia and Belarus' ECHR argument a fallacy, thinktank argues
Solicitor banned for certifying documents online
Solicitor's failed GDPR case costs him over £500,000
Government seeks ‘tougher’ regulation of claims firms by SRA
'Bona vacantia' list back online - but fraud concerns remain
Costs slashed and appeal permission refused in Brazil dam claim
Unclaimed £3.7m from class action to fund free legal advice
Profits climb as ULaw adapts to 'fragmentation' of solicitor training
City solicitor who lied about having cancer struck off
Council lawyers will not intervene in Mazur
In depth: Kirsty Brimelow KC’s priorities as bar chair
Senior president of tribunals warns of increased abuse towards judges
Employment judge created 'hostile environment' in hearing
Exodus of top judges continues as Lord Reed announces retirement
Trainee learns sign language to make legal services accessible
Solicitor who tried to involve junior in dishonesty is struck off
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There may be big potential changes ahead, but I predict they will not be fatal to the sector.
Success of 'bold' reforms too early to call
The Ministry of Justice predicted that extending fixed recoverable costs would make legal costs ‘more certain and predictable’. So far, it appears the opposite has happened.
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Partnership
My legal life: Major Lucy Davies, Army Legal Services
Lawyer in the news: Patrick Dunne, Imran Khan and Partners
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Clinical negligence roundtable: Speaking up, speaking out
Health outcome statistics for women expose a ‘gender pain gap’. With a sky-high clinical negligence bill, how can law and lawyers work with patients, clinicians and health trusts to narrow the divide? Eduardo Reyes reports from the latest Gazette roundtable.
Memory lane
ABS reform red tape and breathalyser offences: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
Messing about in boats
January is a time for sailors to check if their oilskins still fit them ahead of a busy 2026 season for the Law Society Yacht Club.
Out with the old
Hardly a mystery worthy of Endeavour Morse, but a minor dispute has emerged over which law firm can lay claim to being the oldest in Oxfordshire.
Who’s better, who’s best
Hoary debate about the relative status of solicitors and barristers – and whether there is a hierarchy – reared up again this week.
Council lawyers set up 'safe space' for monitoring officers
Lawyers in Local Government unveils new support body at governance conference.
Commission seeks to reshape outdated law
The importance of evidence-led reform
Criminal trial services: Slowly does it
What makes a great partnership?
The legal profession needs to be wary of AI-generated fraud
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All the latest news from Solicitors Regulation Authority
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New report charts perceptions of Solicitors Qualifying Examination
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SRA consults on new proposals to strengthen safeguards for client money
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SRA apologises and fully accepts recommendations of SSB review
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SRA calls for views to shape further robust action on claims
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SRA acts on concerns about law firm practices on high-volume claims
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SRA awards £360,000 for disadvantaged candidates to take SQE
Firm hire: Senior employment lawyer joins Blandy & Blandy
Firm hire: Grosvenor Law welcomes white collar crime lead
Firm hire: Maguire Family Law appoints Manchester head
Firm hire: Family law specialist joins mfg Solicitors
Firm hire: Residential property partner appointment at Ramsdens
Firm hire: Clinical negligence team strengthened at Medical Solicitors
Firm hire: mfg Solicitors welcomes corporate partner
Firm hire: Construction disputes expert joins HCR Law
Standard bearers
James Wilson reviews 'Global Standards and EU Law: Challenges for the EU Principles of Good Governance'.
Being a Trainee Solicitor: How to Survive and Thrive
Elizabeth Tarling reviews Tom Proverbs-Garbett's guide.
Blue-sky thinking
Dr Carlo Corcione reviews 'Comparative Environmental Law'.
Mining for feedback from the coalface
David Pickup reviews 'The Client Feedback Playbook'.
Pulling back the curtains
Simone Mamini and David Glass review 'International Organization Initiatives'.
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