All articles by Jemma Slingo – Page 5
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NewsUniversities compete for City trainees ahead of SQE roll-out
The University of Law strikes ‘exclusive new partnership’ with Taylor Wessing to train future trainees.
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NewsBar warns of reliance on informal police sanctions
'There is a risk that out of court measures will be seen as a way to relieve pressure on the system,' says Bar Council.
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NewsCourt backs charities in will construction claim
The High Court has provided guidance on how to interpret inheritance tax thresholds.
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NewsIn focus: Class action lawsuits go mainstream
Actions by large claimant groups are making headway in the court system of England and Wales.
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NewsMammoth Mastercard class action gets green light
Competition Appeal Tribunal grants first ever collective proceedings order in Merricks v Mastercard.
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NewsBCLP offers sector-specific training contracts
International firm also hopes to recuit more undergraduates for its year-long placement scheme.
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NewsDAC Beachcroft celebrates seventh year of growth
Profit per member also increased by 19% to around £700,000.
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NewsSupreme Court dismisses appeal in economic duress case
Family-owned travel company cannot rescind a new agreement for a lawful act, justices rule.
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NewsRules on work experience set out ahead of SQE debut
The current route to qualification will be phased out from 1 September.
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NewsPartner profits at Withers leap for second year in a row
Profit per equity partner now stands at £660,000, up from £354,000 two years ago.
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NewsDefunct law firm denied costs security in ‘mysterious’ litigation
Court of Appeal says there is no obvious reason why the dormant practice is funding any defence.
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NewsSupreme Court to test limits of economic duress
Pakistan International Airline Corporation v Times Travel will be published tomorrow.
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NewsSave our Afghan colleagues, urges united profession
Professional bodies are ‘gravely concerned’ for legal professionals in Afghanistan, particularly 250 women judges.
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NewsTravers flits to bigger office as firms eye City developments
City lease agreement is latest in a string of announcements suggesting office working is far from dead.
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NewsHMCTS revamps probate service ahead of fee rise
Ministry of Justice intends to increase probate fees to £273, claiming that the system places an unfair burden on the taxpayer.
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NewsGeordieshoring: Norton Rose boosts presence in Newcastle
International firm is recruiting new associates for its Newcastle hub and will train its paralegals as solicitors.
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NewsPwC notes growing demand for 'new law' services
Group profit at the Big Four professional services firm has risen by 25% to almost £1.2bn.
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NewsPartner profits leap by 40% at Shoosmiths
Profit per equity partner has reached £658,000 at the national firm.
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NewsFirm challenges ‘unlawful’ hotel quarantine rules
PGMBM is seeking judicial review of the government’s hotel quarantine policy for fully vaccinated travellers.
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NewsDownsizing? Shoosmiths takes on bigger London office
National firm's new City premises are almost five times bigger than its former office near St Paul's Cathedral.