All articles by Chloe Smith – Page 11
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NewsRPC agrees tie-up with Singapore firm
The joint venture, which allows RPC to practise Singapore law, will target financial litigation.
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NewsInsolvency directors take haircut over ‘unfit’ conduct
The directors of a hairdresser-turned-insolvency practice kept inadequate accounts and issued misleading marketing letters.
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NewsBSB signals support for independent regulators
Bar regulator says separation would create more transparency.
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NewsPartners working 6.5 weeks extra per year, research shows
Higher hours driven by a battle for new business with the ‘big four’ accountancy firms, according to legal recruiter.
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NewsLawyer wins review of DWP delays
Review promised after Terry Moore complained when an investigation into his 89-year-old client’s estate caused ‘great delay’.
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NewsNegligence claims against law firms halve
But firms have not yet seen the back of financial crisis-related claims, City firm RPC warns.
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NewsP2P lender seeks 100 law firms for first panel
Although Folk2Folk is inviting firms of all sizes to express interest, it is looking in particular for rural high street firms with local knowledge.
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NewsOnline divorce fault may void 2,000 settlements
Justice minister apologises for ‘any distress’ caused by the divorce form error as he reveals the scale of the fallout.
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NewsTop earnings at BLP up 29% as profits rise
Operating profits at the firm rose by 15% in 2014/15.
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NewsFamily lawyers face new curbs on court bundles
President of the Family Division says new limits needed as lawyers ignore pleas for restraint on the length of court bundles.
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Investigation into fault with online divorce form
Error could lead to many financial orders having to be revisited, claim solicitors.
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NewsPay deterring best from High Court bench, MoJ warns
The government recommends a 3% increase in pay for High Court judges to avoid a ‘significant impact’ on the administration of justice.
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NewsReed Smith cuts 45 lawyer jobs in restructure
Job losses follow a review of the firm’s staffing model to help it remain competitive.
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NewsSRA takes central exam plan on the road
The regulator will hold events around the country to give students and solicitors more of a say on its proposals.
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NewsEuropean court privacy ruling does not permit snooping, say experts
Contrary to press reports, the European Court of Human Rights ruling on an employer’s right to read staff emails does not alter UK law.
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NewsJoshua Rozenberg among solicitors made honorary silk
Gazette columnist and Law Society council member among those honoured.
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NewsThree solicitors among 107 new QCs
Number of applications from solicitors remains in single digits.
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NewsSRA to ask if solicitors contribute to ‘decline in criminal advocacy’
The regulator will ask whether solicitors are taking on advocacy work ‘beyond their level of competence’.
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NewsSerious Fraud Office requests ‘blockbuster’ funding
Solicitor general reveals request for 60% funding boost to pay for significant investigations.
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NewsSolicitors pay £3,000 more for QC mark than bar, says SAHCA
Body representing solicitor-advocates warns that fee levels are deterring solicitors from applying to take silk.