The Law Society is claiming victory in its fight to restrict the right of judges to replace lawyers who cause excessive delays to very high cost cases (VHCC) in England and Wales
An independent review of the system for handling complaints against barristers has called for radical changes to create a modern, consumer-facing system.
Proposals to reform tribunals into a more efficient, independent and user-focused service have been published by the Tribunals Service (TS).
The risks for professionals advising clients in litigation are becoming harder to anticipate, say Mike Willis and Naomi Park
The actions of one man transformed the regulation of the solicitors’ profession, says Geoffrey Bindman
Veils in court are an affront to open justice, says Barbara Hewson
Helen Hart and Nicola Rüütel examine how the phrase “reasonable endeavours” has been interpreted
Crown court cases are to be completed within 16 weeks in future, as part of a programme of reform initiated by court staff.
Courts are prepared to use more imaginative ways to access and share information, says Ian Mann
Views on solicitors’ professional conduct obligations regarding conflicts of interest when they want to act for seller and buyer in conveyancing and mortgage-related services are being sought by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
Eversheds Sutherland strengthens top-ranked pensions practice with appointment of former global head of pensions
Law firm strengthens private client team to support continued growth
Devonshires expands offering with appointment of tax partner Andrew Cromb