All articles by Max Walters
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Irwin Mitchell axes partners as it seeks 'continued profit growth'
Firm confirms ‘small number’ of partners will be leaving.
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Inns of Court seek to re-enter Bar training market
New bar professional training course billed as a more flexible and lower cost alternative.
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Barristers first in queue as court access scheme goes national
Pilot scheme to bypass security checks will be rolled out nationally by 2020, Ministry of Justice says.
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India slaps Big Four with legal services ban
Bar Council of Delhi approves complaint from Society of Indian Law Firms.
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Russian litigants ‘loom large’ in record year for London courts
Annual report shows number of international commercial disputes heard is continuing to rise.
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Liverpool hosts 'largest ever' £3.8bn group action
Group action claim filed in Liverpool today on behalf of potentially more than 200,000 Brazilians.
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No 'AML-type reporting' on sexual harassment in law firms
Reporting requirement similar to money laundering obligations could be problematic, Law Society debate on NDAs hears.
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Freshfields hikes NQ pay to £100k as US competition intensifies
Newly qualified pay increases to £100,000 at magic circle firm.
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Monastic vows compatible with practising as a lawyer, CJEU rules
Cyprus-registered lawyer's registration had been rejected by Athens Bar Association on the ground that he was a monk.
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SRA reveals allegations against Freshfields partner
Regulator alleges that Ryan Beckwith should have known his actions after 'celebratory event' constituted an abuse of authority.
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Criminal barristers hand CPS strike ultimatum
Unless ’radical change’ is promised next week action is inevitable, prosecuting barristers say.
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Clifford Chance drops billable hours for new bonus assessment
Progress not just about ‘chalking up as many hours as possible’.
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PwC joins lawtech incubator trend as City firm reveals first cohort
‘Big Four’ firm joins firms who have set up hubs for start-ups.
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IT glitches causing major grant-of-probate delays
Solicitors say holdups are causing financial hardship for clients who in some cases are laying the blame at lawyers' feet.
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DAC Beachcroft makes up 19 to partner
One third of international firm's total partnership will be women.
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Don't weaken 'tried and tested' competition law, solicitors urge EU
Open letter warns that changes may not lead to a a fairer global level playing field.
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Simmons and Gowling WLG on track with diversity push
International firms announce strong female representation in partnership promotions.
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Junior lawyers warn of super-exam ‘exploitation’
Junior Lawyers Division writes to SRA chief outlining pay concerns.
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Brexit: England and Wales now accounts for one in seven 'Irish' solicitors
The Law Society of Ireland says over 14% of the Irish roll is made up of English and Welsh solicitors.
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‘Virtual post trays’ in as BLM joins paperless drive
Firm will launch initiative in Birmingham office.