All articles by John Hyde
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NewsMeet the Ukrainian lawyer who fled bombs to start afresh in the UK
Stanislav Schevchenko ran a successful law firm in Ukraine but his life changed overnight.
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NewsEmployee-owned firm reports profit boost in first full year
Hudgell accounts reveal 98% of share capital was sold to ownership trust for £14.1 million.
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NewsManchester Arena attack: Firms secure settlement for families and survivors
Law firms say this is a moment to acknowledge mistakes that were made leading up to terrorist bombing.
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NewsMore lawyers take swipe at Treasury plans for single AML supervisor
Government plans to remove AML regulation from SRA have gone down badly with lawyers.
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NewsCompliance officer barred for lying about working from home
Employee spent a week misleading colleagues about whether he had come in to office.
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NewsSolicitors fear burden of dual regulation under AML plans
Society says fundamental change to AML supervision should not be rushed through.
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NewsSave the date: Mazur appeal given February 2026 listing
Court date brought forward in recognition of importance of litigation conduct decision.
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NewsSRA shuts down Manchester firm with links to collapsed practice
Regulator says it has acted to protect the interest of Precision Solicitors’ clients.
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NewsShoosmiths unlocks £1m bonus after hitting ‘AI prompts’ target
Firm says technology has freed up staff to focus on important client-facing work.
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NewsMixed response from profession to ombudsman budget rise
Consumer panel reluctantly backs 12.1% rise - but Law Society says complaints handler should concentrate on core statutory function.
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NewsGovernment promises legislation to end PACCAR ‘limbo’
New bill will clarify that litigation funding deals are not damages-based agreements, minister says.
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NewsLaw Society to intervene in Court of Appeal Mazur challenge
September ruling on conduct of litigation has caused significant disruption in the legal sector.
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NewsNon-practising solicitor struck off for dishonest criminal case work
Gavin Clarke said his judgement was impaired by personal and professional difficulties.
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NewsSRA review finds compliance officers feel undervalued by firms
Regulator concerned that current regime is not always operating effectively.
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NewsGovernment report shuns major reform despite insurer pressure
Claims market left largely untouched after year-long study.
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NewsClients want real-time updates and named points of contact, watchdog's research finds
Consumer panel finds channel of service is considered less important than the quality, as expectations shift.
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NewsSRA issues scam alert after website mimics claims firm
Firm boss says he is grateful to SRA for bringing issue to light.
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NewsFormer police chief appointed to lead complaints service
Phil Cain arrives at inundated service with a reputation for transforming organisations.
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News'Pre-budget inertia' hits listed firm's profits
Gateley tells shareholders they can expect ‘business as usual’ to return in next six months.
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NewsMinisters consider ban on referral fees in housing disrepair
Government acknowledges that lawyers hold councils to account - but raise concerns about costs.