All articles by Gazette reporter – Page 3
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NewsTransatlantic combination A&O Shearman posts first financials
Elsewhere, Travers Smith has reported a decline in income and profits - but record PEP.
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NewsPEP hits £1m at Addleshaw Goddard
International firm, which is expanding rapidly, opened a Madrid office and acquired Linklaters’ Warsaw outpost.
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NewsSolicitors pessimistic over Leveson reforms
Proposed changes will have little impact on rocketing court backlogs, Law Society research suggests.
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NewsMiscarriage of justice watchdog reviews failed IPP applications
CCRC to look again at past cases involving young people after appeal court quashes two indeterminate sentences.
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NewsSociety secures funding for US market-opening work
Money will support work to create business opportunities in California and Florida legal markets.
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NewsComplaints: Society warns of regulatory overreach
Little evidence has been produced to demonstrate the necessity for reforms proposed by SRA, Chancery Lane says.
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NewsSolicitor jailed over role in £6m investment fraud
Litigation funding vehicle was one of the investment schemes offering high returns.
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NewsStalker turned up at KC's chambers, court hears
Man admits one charge of stalking and will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court at a later date.
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NewsLaw Society announces death of former president
Society says Robert Bourns was respected for his kindness, thoughtfulness and dedication.
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NewsConsultant loses latest bid to return to legal profession
SDT rules that banning order must remain as applicant had not showed sufficient remorse or insight.
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NewsSolicitor advocates call for brand refresh
Dwindling numbers are making use of their higher rights to appear in court and their specialist association has been disbanded.
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NewsLaw graduate bringing meritless claims against SRA ordered to stop
Prolific litigant lost most claims - but received ‘nuisance value payments’ from two law firms.
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NewsTributes for ‘bright talent’ who died before she could start solicitor apprenticeship
Lily Lammond leaves lasting legacy through fundraising for charitable causes.
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NewsDana Denis-Smith to be Society president in 2027
Founder of First 100 Years project elected deputy vice president of the Law Society of England and Wales.
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NewsLitigant barred from office for intimidating staff
Litigant in person was intimidating and oppressive to staff who were scared to use the office reception, judge finds.
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NewsSolicitor struck off over rape conviction
Tribunal finds 'no words within the lexicon of regulatory and disciplinary conduct adequate to express the damage the respondent had caused'.
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NewsPEP hits £1m at fast-expanding Fladgate
Staff awarded £2,500 bonus as central London firm records another year of double-digit income growth.
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NewsNew practice note for conveyancers on climate change
Law Society publishes voluntary guidance to help solicitors cope with a complex new challenge.
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NewsConveyancers ‘in the dark’ over material information
Law Society seeking urgent clarification after National Trading Standards guidance is withdrawn.
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NewsLord Etherton, former master of the rolls, dies at 73
Terence Etherton was the first openly gay judge appointed to the High Court and one of the Daily Mail’s ‘enemies of the people’.