Commentary and opinion – Page 15
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OpinionLawyers’ needs in election campaigns
Our demands of politicians should be focused on the rule of law, access to justice and the independence of the legal profession.
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OpinionPride Month: Social mobility and LGBTQ+
Law Society president Nick Emmerson marks the start of Global Pride Month.
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OpinionPaula Vennells had faith in her lawyers - and threw them under the bus
If we are to believe the former chief executive, she was simply too trusting of her general counsel.
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OpinionPost Office: time for the Law Society to step up
Our credibility as solicitors is tarnished. Chancery Lane must take a much greater role in supporting and enforcing ethical standards.
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OpinionWill ABSs soon be allowed across the EU?
Alternative business structures have traditionally been snubbed by European bars. A landmark case at the CJEU could change that.
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OpinionMother in Law: Juniors and their SPAG gaps
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionCybersecurity in the legal sector
Cyberattacks are a principal risk for law firms, endangering sensitive client information, business assets, business continuity, and professional reputation.
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OpinionWhat are the European bars’ current concerns?
As the Society's representative to the UK delegation to the CCBE, my job is to ensure that there is a dialogue between the CCBE and Chancery Lane.
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OpinionReckless youth? Why courts should pay more attention to maturity
We need a new approach to dealing with young people in the court system.
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OpinionSilver, salvage and state immunity
Eight decades after a wartime tragedy a Supreme Court ruling is widely welcomed.
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OpinionAchieving a healthy working culture in law
Do we want to continue to diagnose the problems or take decisive action to implement solutions?
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OpinionBar watchdog should have let sleeping lawyer lie
Judges get a quiet word, while an unfortunate barrister was exposed to public ridicule.
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OpinionFall-out for law students at campus protests
Blanket bans on students who have participated in protests is not right. Each case should be considered on its merits.
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OpinionShould litigation funders still be worried?
The Civil Justice Council is carrying out a review of litigation funding, which will set out clear recommendations for change.
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OpinionProfession must treat good mental health and wellbeing as priority
Law Society president Nick Emmerson marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week.
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OpinionCryptopia: the stage is set for a new era of digital assets
Discontentment with the patchwork regulatory and legislative tools has led to an eruption of successive new developments in the digital assets space.
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OpinionMother in Law: Football lessons
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.