Intensive lobbying and government backtracking have transformed the Legal Services Act, says Simon Young
SOLICITORS CODE OF CONDUCT 2007 >>
MINIMUM INTERRUPTION TO CLIENT BUSINESS >>
ABSENCES WITHIN FIRMS >>
MONEY LAUNDERING RULES >>
IDENTITY CHECKS >>
PEPS >>
Solicitors code of conduct >>
independence and public interest >>
good standard of service >>
Solicitor's code of conduct, Statements of principle, Client care and costs information, Management requirements
Simon Young considers how firms can prosper in a changing legal landscape
business plan—update annually
legal aid review—strategic choices
legal services bill—alternative business structures
Appointment of former Solicitor General bolsters corporate investigations and white collar practice
Firm strengthens international strategy with hire of global relations consultant
Partner and associate join employment practice