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NewsShortlist announced for 13th Law Society Excellence Awards
Firms and solicitors who go ‘above and beyond’ for clients are in the running for 23 prestigious accolades.
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News‘Chemsex’ barrister suspended again by tribunal
Henry Hendron, who pleaded guilty to drug offences in 2016, has been suspended for three months after failing to pay a complainant.
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NewsSolicitor charity loses one third of volunteers in four years
The number of ‘area reps’ has fallen from 90 in 2015 to 60 today.
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NewsCosts question looms over Russian fish tycoons' London litigation
The ‘substantial’ costs of the claim are being met by anonymous third parties, whose identity is closely guarded.
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NewsBT hives off lawyers to DWF
International firm DWF will provide insurance and real estate services to telecoms giant BT under strategic partnership.
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NewsNews focus: Charity case
With income down amid waning interest, this is a worrying time for SBA – the Solicitors’ Charity. But the organisation’s new CEO remains convinced the organisation still has plenty to offer.
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NewsDisputes outfit HFW partners with litigation analytics startup
Global disputes firm announces development partnership with litigation analytics startup.
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NewsRetention rates high at magic circle firms
Slaughter and May and Linklaters both reveal rise in number of trainee intakes this year.
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NewsBusiness as usual under Buckland
Former solicitor-general was asked to pick up his predecessor’s ‘ambitious agenda’.
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NewsSolicitor acted in court for 12 years without being formally qualified
Akindele Ogun sued the SRA after it banned him from exercising higher rights of audience.
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NewsCity watchdog confirms in-house accountability exclusion
Heads of legal will not be included in senior managers regime after privilege concerns were raised.
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NewsMining company opens second front against SFO
ENRC claims the former prime minister of Kazakhstan leaked confidential and legally privileged information to the prosecuting authority.
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NewsSupreme Court poised for verdict on access to documents
Justices will give their ruling on case where both sides have challenged Court of Appeal.
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NewsLitigants can opt out of digital justice any time, says minister
Government sees off Labour’s proposed amendments to online courts legislation going through parliament.
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NewsScotland’s law firms suffer profit slump
‘Fierce competition’ blamed in a market which has transformed over the last decade.
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NewsFrazer takes a step up at Ministry of Justice
Barrister takes on the prisons and probation portfolio following Robert Buckland's elevation to lord chancellor.
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NewsCourt rejects appeal against judgment delivered after 18 months
Trial judge found to have caused ‘regrettable’ delay, but no error in law.
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NewsGordon Dadds profits soar - but owners swallow £14m Ince acquisition hit
Financial results for fast-expanding listed business reveal sudden growth in 2019.
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NewsMoJ accelerates work on 'pressing' criminal legal aid concerns
Evidence needed on issues such as unused material by end of September.
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NewsProfits fall at Stewarts for second year in a row
Net profit has fallen by 13% and PEP is down 16%.