All articles by Eduardo Reyes – Page 22
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OpinionLegal trouble with ‘aid for trade’
Legal and governance problems arise from the international development secretary's latest aim.
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NewsMajor companies missing legal human rights risks
Some of the world’s largest businesses have a poor grip on the legal human rights risks in their supply chains, research on 152 corporations concludes.
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NewsCriminal finances bill to boost National Crime Agency powers
Bill would increase the regulatory burden on financial services businesses - though lawyers warn of inadequate resources.
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FeatureRoundtable: mediation
Mediation could – and should – be used to resolve many more disputes than it does. What’s holding it back?
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NewsMexico investors bypass London, lawyers warned
The City is failing to capitalise on strong investor interest in Mexico, with New York remaining the dominant securities market for inward investment, London conference told.
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FeatureEducation and training: take solicitors’ word for it
As ‘continuing competence’ becomes the mandatory professional development mantra, can the SRA just accept a solicitor’s pledge that they have put in the necessary work?
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NewsLib Dems ‘regret’ coalition’s legal aid bonfire
Motion passed at party conference accepts that cuts created ‘advice deserts’.
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City hires boost competition watchdog
The Competetition and Markets Authority has hired legal directors from Freshfields and Hogan Lovells.
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FeatureHow to: set up a law firm
Establishing a new firm is a daunting prospect but help is at hand.
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NewsNew legal firms set to top 1,000 this year
From 1 January to 31 July, 612 new business entities were authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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OpinionGoddard – what next for child abuse inquiry?
The inquiry into child abuse is much bigger than one person, but Dame Lowell Goddard’s approach means she will be a hard act to follow.
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NewsCity split on ‘woeful’ white-collar crime law
‘It is hard to see that the Proceeds of Crime Act will ever be fit for purpose.’
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NewsCrowdfunding bid for second Brexit challenge
Bindmans solicitor John Halford instructed on article 50 case.
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FeatureHow to: progress your career
The law is close-knit and getting ahead is about nurturing relationships that last.
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News£6m payment in second deferred SFO prosecution
Unnamed US company has agreed to pay more than £6m for corruption and bribery offences
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News£6m payment agreed in second deferred prosecution
Company in Bribery Act case cannot be named due to ongoing related legal proceedings.
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NewsAfrica law firms ‘lack quality’, report alleges
UK and US law firms resort to WhatsApp in an attempt to elicit a response from African lawyers, says study by management consultancy.
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FeatureRoundtable: residential conveyancing
Increased complexity, law reform, demanding clients and market volatility are all front of mind for residential conveyancing solicitors.
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ProfileFunke Abimbola
Roche’s award-winning general counsel for the UK and Ireland talks about bioscience, leadership and confounding expectations.
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NewsProportionality hits Brian May’s costs claim in neighbour dispute
A costs claim brought by the musician against developer Wavell Group Limited is limited to 20% of the amount sought.