All articles by Max Walters – Page 24
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'Big Four' outfit ramps up legal offer with US acquisition
Deloitte announces alliance with US immigration law specialist, under which it will acquire non US-businesses.
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Overseas territories to fight public register demands
British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands line up strong legal team for constitutional challenges.
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Bar Council pours cold water on regulator's complaints plans
Bar Standards Board proposed setting up an independent body to assess information from third parties about barristers and chambers.
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£143k for NQs: Milbank sets new record
US firm ratchets up pressure on City by announcing associate salaries starting at $190,000.
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Court of Appeal: SocGen failed to progress hearing in £384m gold row
Court upholds ruling from Mr Justice Popplewell reinforcing the need to bring claims in a timely manner.
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Tribunal sanctions ‘aggressive’ shouting barrister
Robert Gilbert sanction comes amid increased focus on workplace behaviour.
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Serious Fraud Office hires ex-FBI lawyer as director
Ex-FBI lawyer Lisa Osofsky will take over role left vacant by David Green.
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Russian rules could threaten foreign ownership
Law Society wants to ensure new draft rules do not impact UK firms with operations in Moscow.
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Global body to ask lawyers to reveal harassment examples
International Bar Association survey to be sent out this week with findings reported at annual meeting.
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In focus: Common values key to transatlantic mergers
Transatlantic unions are all the rage, and not just weddings. Over the past year a spate of law firms have exchanged vows.
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Barristers to 'number crunch' government's offer
Threat of escalated action is still on the table following meeting of heads of chambers.
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Goodbye to pupillage? Bar ponders new entry models
Vast majority of aspiring barristers still expected to go through familiar training system.
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Bosses of 'cold-call' firms to face £500k fines
New measures follow long-held discussions on how to clamp down on nuisance calls.
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Barristers bring flexible courts into legal aid action
Pilot scheme is one of 'wider considerations’ to take into account, says Criminal Bar Association as it ponders government offer.
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Law Society gets green light to intervene in privilege battle
ENRC case could have wide implications for what constitutes legal professional privilege.
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Clifford Chance investigation under consideration, says SRA
Regulator says it is examining evidence about firm’s handling of report into Royal Bank of Scotland's restructuring group.
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Stressed and working for free: barristers blame solicitors for extra workload
Perception that solicitors are 'doing less than previously’ in criminal cases cited in Bar Council report on working lives.
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Judicial hiring spree as tribunal cases soar
£108,000 roles open to those without previous judicial experience.
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Bar to suspend no returns threat after talks 'breakthrough'
Government has found new cash for complex cases - and a 1% increase in fees next year, criminal barristers say.
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Trainee pay slump followed scrapping of minimum wage
SRA research shows the very lowest-paid are earning thousands of pounds less - while the gender pay gap has widened.