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When you make a mistake when advising a client, what should you do? In this week’s NLJ, John Gould, senior partner at Russell-Cooke, explains why ‘sorry’ may be the hardest word, but not saying it could cost you lots of money.

Making a mistake when advising a client can lead to costly consequences: John Gould advises on the best approach when accidents happen

Positive workplace culture is fundamental to any law firm: Catrin Davies & Sophie Ruffles explain how the regulators are stepping in to stamp out bad behaviour

Legal mental health and wellbeing charity partners with tournament for third year

The legal profession will be hosting events, discussions and celebrations on LGBTQ+ history, experience and ongoing discrimination around the world to mark Pride this month.

The Law Society of England and Wales, the Bar Council of England and Wales and the Bar Council of India have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation and legal exchange in light of the opening up of India’s legal services sector to foreign lawyers.

Firm launches funds and financial regulation practice with partner hire

Firm strengthens international disputes capability with London partner hire

Economic crime specialist appointed to lead compliance team

Data protection and privacy lawyer joins the team

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Freeths—Ruth Clare

National real estate team bolstered by partner hire in Manchester

Farrer & Co—Claire Gordon

Partner appointed head of family team

mfg Solicitors—Neil Harrison

Firm strengthens agriculture and rural affairs team with partner return

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CPS trainee scheme & pupillage opens

Law students and graduates can now apply to qualify as solicitors and barristers with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)

Conveyancers celebrate U-turn over mortgage handbook fee

Conveyancing lawyers have enjoyed a rapid win after campaigning against UK Finance’s decision to charge for access to the Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook

Are you suited to a career in prosecution?

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has launched a recruitment drive for talented early career and more senior barristers and solicitors

LSB marks Mazur homework

Regulators differed in the clarity and consistency of their post-Mazur advice and guidance, according to an interim report by the Legal Services Board (LSB)

NLJ this week: Stuck in the past?

The Solicitors Act 1974 may still underpin legal regulation, but its age is increasingly showing. Writing in NLJ this week, Victoria Morrison-Hughes of the Association of Costs Lawyers argues that the Act is ‘out of step with modern consumer law’ and actively deters fairness

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Profession

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Freeths—Ruth Clare

Farrer & Co—Claire Gordon

mfg Solicitors—Neil Harrison