All articles by Max Walters – Page 48
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NewsLidington: Post-Brexit UK can see off foreign courts competition
Lord chancellor also reaffirms commitment to the rule of law following last year's Brexit case.
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NewsOnline court to tackle 'disenfranchised class'
Lord Justice Briggs says court could hear disputes in excess of £25,000 if it proves a success.
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News'Industry champion' needed to promote rule of law, says City
Report sets out eight-year post-Brexit vision for City of London and says ‘world-leading’ legal status must be retained.
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NewsSociety calls for SQE clarity on foreign lawyers
Questions remain over Solicitors Qualifying Examination, Chancery Lane says.
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NewsMishcon de Reya boosts annual revenue by 17%
Turnover now increased by 100% compared to five years ago.
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NewsCriminal bar seeks to 'clarify position' on solicitors after 'postman' jibe
Chair Francis FitzGibbon steps in after vice-chair election dispute.
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Dentons reveals 9% PEP dip for UKMEA
Global firm posts small revenue increase but partner profits decline.
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NewsPinsent Masons reports 14% PEP rise to £625k
Firm posts increased revenue as it seeks to expand ’alternative forms of delivery model’.
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NewsCity law firms recognised for diversity drive
Five law firms in top 12 employers for promoting LGBT rights.
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News'Charlatan' ex-barrister jailed for giving immigration advice
Michael Wainwright was disbarred in 2014 but went on to target vulnerable clients through his own business.
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NewsCurrency fluctuations help boost profits at Linklaters
Magic circle firm reveals 8.6% increase in pre-tax profit, with equity partners collecting £1.5m.
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QC pulls out of CBA vice-chair race after 'postman' jibe
Simon Spence said he was not prepared for the ‘personal abuse’ he received form some quarters.
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News'No such thing as a quasi-solicitor': judge slaps down paid McKenzie
Judge denies appeal against order banning paid McKenzie friend from appearing in court.
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NewsPatent court start date unclear as complexity grows
Chair of the preparatory committee says extra 'layer of uncertainty' has been created.
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NewsBaker McKenzie promotes 80 to partner - including 31 women
Global firm now has more than 400 female partners - more than any other law firm.
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NewsDLA Piper among victims of global cyber attack
IT experts say international firm's plight illustrates potential vulnerability of legal sector.
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NewsAnger at QC's 'postman' slur on solicitors
The profession has hit back at a QC seeking election as vice-chair of the Criminal Bar Association after he appeared to liken solicitors to 'the postman’ in a comment about the advocates' graduated fee scheme (AGFS). The comments appear in Simon Spence’s manifesto, in which the QC, a member of ...
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NewsCity firm agrees Russia crime tie-up
Partnership will see Bivonas join forces with white-collar crime specialists Pen & Paper.
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NewsCalls for grace period for solicitors to adapt to AML regulations
Chancery Lane urges for ‘sensible supervisory approach’ after regulations come into force today.