All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 176
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NewsClients will choose MDPs over traditional firms, PwC Legal chief predicts
Shirley Brookes says multi-disciplinary practices will become more common.
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NewsMergers lose appeal as top firms look to poach departments
Latest sector research suggests large firms only want the very best departments without taking on the other firm’s liabilities.
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News‘Disgraceful’ family solicitor sentenced over income tax fraud
Dianna Gerald, also known as Dianna Lee, 'wholly unsuitable to be a solicitor' judge says.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency contracts chief to leave
Hugh Barrett, director of legal aid commissioning and strategy, on his way out in restructuring of management team.
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NewsSolicitor dismay over Munby care case comments
Family law group Resolution said Sir James Munby’s words could be misconstrued to suggest lawyers are making a ‘heap of money’.
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ProfileVictory in Nepal army torture case
Jonathan Grimes acted for Colonel Kumar Lama, a Nepalese national and officer in the Nepal Army, who was accused of torture.
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NewsNepal torture acquittal raises universal jurisdiction fears
Prosecutors should not be deterred from bringing war crimes cases, solicitors say.
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NewsGive bereaved families legal aid for representation at inquests – chief coroner
HH Judge Peter Thornton QC says unnecessary inquests for DoLS deaths should also be removed.
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News£14bn damages claim filed against MasterCard
MasterCard says it intends to vigorously oppose the biggest collective action in history.
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NewsLaw centres to challenge rights helpline contract
Government contract to operate Equality Advisory and Support Service helpline expires at the end of this month.
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NewsLegal representation in care proceedings under review
Sir James Munby says resources are unlikely to increase to deal with expected rise in care cases.
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ProfileAppeal victory for domestic abuse victim
Mike Hayward acted for rape victim who had originally been imprisoned for perverting the course of justice.
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NewsCity law firm successfully pilots AI technology
Reed Smith plans to use innovative software more widely, insisting lawyers will always be needed.
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NewsLeading firms ‘tend to move older partners aside’
Management consultancy Edward Drummond says bigger practices are ‘aggresively meritocratic’.
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News‘Bureaucratic’ gateway blocks access to discrimination advice
Islington Law Centre says applicants need legal advice just to make the initial call about their case.
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NewsHerbert Smith Freehills opens China hub
International firm extends its alternative legal services offering.
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NewsVictims should be given right to restorative justice, MPs assert
Justice select committee says provision should be included in Victims’ Law.
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NewsCity firm sets up ‘hotline’ to address client fears over cybersecurity
Herbert Smith Freehills says clients will be able to ask questions without having to set up a retainer.
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NewsKent legal chief aims high with new ABS
Geoff Wild says new company, wholly owned by Kent County Council, is hoping for SRA approval by November.
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NewsPrivate practice boost for social welfare law
Legal Education Foundation is offering 11 training contracts.