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NewsFresh blow to India legal market liberalisation hopes
Bar Council of India seeks to codify restrictions on foreign lawyers and firms after years of deadlock.
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News'Kafkaesque': Lawyers rally to defence of silk cited for contempt
Rajiv Menon KC, who represented Palestine Action activist in criminal trial, said he has been ‘overwhelmed’ by messages of support.
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NewsGlobal giant's first trading results exceed expectations
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's revenue reaches £1.8bn in first year since merger.
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NewsAxiom Ince trial set to run for over three months
Criminal trial of five former executives remains listed for February 2027 with a time estimate of 14 weeks.
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NewsNew lord chancellor backed Lammy's jury trial curbs
'We cannot allow squeamishness about reforming the system to stand in the way', Alex Norris MP said last December.
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NewsConsultant struck off over 'misleading representation' to court
Richard Jefferies, who worked for seven criminal firms, admitted all the allegations against him.
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NewsCanadian lawyer who misled judge about ChatGPT use is suspended
More examples emerge of sanctions imposed on lawyers who deploy bogus case citations.
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NewsRegional firms target acquisitions after securing new funding
Rothley Group and Brady Solicitors adopt contrasting approaches to sourcing extra investment.
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NewsChief coroner issues informal complaints protocol for legal professionals
Protocol follows similar guidance released by the judiciary at the beginning of July.
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NewsSelling partners vow to fight £2.4m claim from private equity buyer
Dispute over stated profits from Court of Protection work when Lawfront’s takeover of Slater Heelis was agreed.
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NewsStruck-off solicitor jailed for fraud
Former probate lawyer given a custodial sentence of three years and eight months.
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NewsProfits soar at Clifford Chance
PEP hits £2.3m as City giant continues to grow rapidly, including in the Americas.
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NewsSRA cannot regulate without access to privileged material, court told
Defamation firm Carter-Ruck is seeking a declaration that the SRA is not entitled to require the production of material.
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NewsLitigation funder appoints administrators after court action
Group of investors in loan notes brought a contested administration order in the High Court last week.
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NewsNew justice secretary urged to unfreeze family mediation rates
Family Mediation Council says damning justice committee report backs up longstanding calls for higher pay rates.
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NewsSolicitor's banter towards police officers not misconduct, tribunal finds
Criminal lawyer, 83, admitted making ‘flippant’ remarks to young female officers but SDT dismisses all charges.
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NewsSlaughter gets government post
Chair of justice select committee becomes attorney general as former practising solicitor becomes justice minister.
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NewsLiP found in contempt after breaching firm's harassment injunction
A hearing to deal with penalty over the sending of a threatening letter and email is listed for next week.
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NewsMishcon upbeat despite exit of four-partner corporate team
Partner departures emerged as firm announced new central London home from 2029.
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NewsCarter-Ruck challenges SRA's claim over privileged documents
High Court hearing centres on the statutory interpretation of section 44B of the Solicitors Act 1974.