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NewsBritish public backs collective actions - opinion poll
Hausfeld urges government to launch public information campaign to raise awareness.
NewsNew bar chair seeks solicitor backing for fairer allocation of briefs
In her inaugural speech, Kirsty Brimelow KC outlined 12 priorities - including addressing the earnings gap and protecting lawyers from abuse.
NewsOxfordshire’s oldest law firm set to disappear in takeover
HMG Law, which dates from 1838, is to be acquired by top 100 outfit RWK Goodman.
NewsWard Hadaway posts record income but profits stall
Top-100 full-service firm continues to make progress towards goal of doubling in size over the next decade.
NewsExisting regulation can cope with AI, says Chancery Lane
Legal sector needs clarity more than flexibility to make the most of AI, Law Society tells government.
NewsWhiplash reforms hindered access to justice, Law Society says
Chancery Lane responds to post-implementation review of previous government's reforms to claims process.
NewsSociety members back SGM threshold proposal
Ballot was called after defeat of a proposal to raise the number of signatures required to call special general meeting.
NewsTaylor Wessing confirms transatlantic merger
Tie-up with Winston & Strawn, expected to conclude next May, will not include affiliates in eight European countries.
NewsOutcry over 'lawfare' conviction of Hong Kong democracy activist
British citizen Jimmy Lai ‘criminalised for his journalism’, says global bar’s human rights body.
NewsTaylor Wessing in talks over US merger
City firm in discussions over tieup with Chicago-based Winston & Strawn.
NewsExclusive: Profits down at Freshfields as wage bill soars
Magic circle law firm paid its staff £105 million more than in 2024.
NewsBoyce to take the helm at Solicitors Charity
Former Law Society president to take over as chair in March.
NewsCriminal legal aid fees to rise, government confirms
First increases will take effect this month, but others will have to wait until the Legal Aid Agency sorts out its troubled IT systems.
NewsBudget 25: Chancery Lane welcomes LLP tax reprieve
'Any additional burdens would have created a perfect storm on firms’ ability to invest, hire, and contribute to growth,' president says.
NewsFamily hearing abandoned over father's death threats to barrister
Unnamed female barrister tells court she no longer felt safe acting for client in child contact case.
NewsKnights hails return to organic growth
Listed law firm also extends £100m credit line as it continues on the acquisition trail.
NewsFather's £1.8m demands against lawyers 'tantamount to blackmail'
Judge says harassment from litigant in person is beyond irritating, upsetting or annoying.
NewsLaw Society unveils equality and diversity blueprint
Strategy is fruit of year-long project in which people from across profession were invited to share views through focus groups and interviews.
NewsMazur breakthrough as LSB approves litigation rights application
Green light for legal executives to obtain standalone litigation practice rights will alleviate 'huge distress and uncertainty' caused by September's seismic judgment.