All articles by Gazette reporter – Page 9
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NewsSociety creates ‘safe space’ to discuss ethical issues
Web hub is part of a three-year programme to help solicitors balance obligations to clients with those to wider society.
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NewsSFO quietly drops corruption probes into mining giants
Longstanding ENRC and Rio Tinto investigations abandoned ahead of new director’s installation next month.
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NewsChalk announces independent inquiry into Malkinson miscarriage
Andrew Malkinson, who served 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, deserves 'thorough and honest answers', says justice secretary.
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NewsTop US firm shuts up shop in Shanghai
Latham & Watkins to ‘consolidate’ operations in Beijing as market conditions worsen.
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NewsLitigant in person made ‘unacceptable’ threats to judge
Judge records that he was threatened verbally during a remote hearing as soon as he delivered judgment.
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NewsChancery Lane reveals legal heroes shortlist
Nominees picked for making a ’lasting, tangible difference to society and bringing distinction to the profession’.
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NewsCMS hails income growth – but keeps silent on profits
Profit per equity partner has previously topped £1m but the metric has not been disclosed this year.
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NewsPEP nears £500k at Clarke Willmott
National firm hails ‘transformative’ leadership of Stephen Rosser, who stepped down in the spring.
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NewsStephenson Harwood pays tribute to 'inspirational' John Fordham
Long-time head of litigation, who has died at 74, acted in a string of very public disputes.
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NewsAddleshaw Goddard hails 'outstanding' financial year
Income and profit both climb 18% at international firm.
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NewsPEP more than halves at Stewarts
Litigation specialist stresses that income is 'non-linear' as profits fall back from 'extraordinary' 2021/22.
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NewsLaw Society names president for 200th anniversary year
North Wales solicitor Mark Evans will take office as deputy vice president in October.
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NewsDirector struck off after admitting editing client email chain
Tribunal urges solicitors facing personal problems to seek ‘timely and appropriate help’ before they escalate.
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NewsLawyers on Demand sells up to Consilio
Alternative legal services provider was spun out of Berwin Leighton Paisner.
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NewsBan for firm owner who acted in cemetery investment scheme
Sale of exclusive burial rights 'bore common characteristics' of fraud.
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NewsLaw's coming home: 125-year-old firm opens in Chancery Lane
New City office for Hanne & Co is latest sign of post-pandemic revival of Legal London.
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NewsSolicitor fined for drink-driving granted anonymity
SDT agrees that publication of an agreed outcome which identified the respondent would 'violate' her human rights.
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NewsBLM tieup holds partner profit steady at Clyde & Co
International firm added over 100 new partners in 2022-23.
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NewsChildren waiting a year for legal decision on living arrangements
Law Society calls on government to restore funding for early advice to ease pressure on ‘creaking’ family justice system.
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NewsSociety calls for 10% boost in trainee minimum
Aspiring solicitors should be paid at least £23,122 outside London and £26,068 in the capital, Chancery Lane recommends.