News – Page 131
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NewsNew family court opens in push to encourage ADR
The designated family judge for London behind the initiative says there was a need for the court ‘to provide more than just a trial process’.
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Trowers profits down on modest revenue rise
International net profits plummet from £2.5m to £100,000.
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Gender equality at the bar ‘will never be reached’
Bar Council finds that the proportion of women called to the bar would need to be around 58% to achieve equality amongst practising barristers.
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NewsHong Kong bar stands up for lawyers held in China
Arrests could have a ‘chilling effect’ on mainland’s legal profession, former chairs of the Hong Kong Bar Association warn.
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Separating couples ‘giving up on courts’ due to firm closures
Drop in private law cases reflects the large number of separating parents who have given up on courts, says Cafcass.
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NewsWelsh government eyes more grants after £100,000 help for Cardiff firm
Investment to help South Wales firm Howells become top-five conveyancer.
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NewsSuper-regulator proposes ‘more discretionary’ approach to ABSs
Legal Services Board publishes collective response to government's call for deregulation proposals.
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NewsSolicitor-advocates harming family justice – bar
The Bar Council and Family Law Bar Association have warned that the growing number of solicitors conducting family advocacy is causing a ‘risk of injustice’.
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NewsChambers offers legal advice through ‘video surgeries’
The surgeries allow clients to talk directly to barristers through a window on ShenSmith website.
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NewsWilliam Hague joins Linklaters
Former Tory leader to chair a newly created international advisory group at the magic circle firm.
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NewsA&O hikes junior salaries by 25%
Steep increase in associate pay at magic circle firm as competition for top talent intensifies.
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NewsNational pay scales for coroners to end £70k variance
Chief coroner suggests salaries should be assessed in the same way as they are for judges.
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NewsFirm ‘lacked high standards of conduct’ in client transfer bid
Lord chief justice refuses application to transfer representation for convicted client.
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NewsMedCo to face immediate review
Review of whiplash diagnosis scheme was due to start in September but concerned ministers have brought it forward
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NewsSRA praises ‘innovative’ Gateley as firm posts £60m revenue
Full-year turnover expected to have risen by 10% during period prior to listing.
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NewsAccounts burden lifted from 1,000 smaller firms
New threshold for removing the requirement to submit accountants’ reports.
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NewsPC fee unchanged for next year
Solicitors Regulation Authority proposes individual fee remains at £320.
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NewsWest Country firm claims Iran first
Everys Solicitors boosts Middle East presence by acquiring Iranian law firm with offices in Shiraz and Tehran.
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NewsAction day 15: bar backs direct action
Majority of CBA members who voted back policy of no new work and ‘no returns’.
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NewsNo damage caused by civil legal aid reforms, says defiant MoJ
Government defends itself against a highly critical report on LASPO from the commons justice committee.