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Law firms should be alert to ‘greenwashing’ risks, and should not describe themselves as ‘sustainable’ unless partners are confident this claim can stand up to external scrutiny.

Law firms have been required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to take part in a sanctions assessment.

The Solicitors’ Charity supported 50% more solicitors in the past year, according to its annual ‘Big Report’.

Private client lawyer joins firm in Chester

Burges Salmon grows corporate tax team with director appointment

Four partner promotions in real estate, private client and ecclesiastical law

The Law Society has commented that it believes that the new justice secretary, Alex Chalk, will have ‘their work cut out to tackle the problems plaguing the crumbling courts system’, as he will have to ‘tackle the problems plaguing the crumbling courts system’.

Private wealth law firm promotes real estate lawyer to partner

Weightmans promotes 11 to partner in latest round of promotions

Partner joins in London as global head of China practice

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EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

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NLJ this week: A cautionary tale of bankruptcy and digital promises

A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications

NLJ this week: Trade mark reality check for expanding brands

A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law

NLJ this week: Relocation battles demand more than good intentions

Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile

NLJ this week: Domestic abuse reform faces its hardest test

The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain

NLJ this week: Open justice push brings experts into the spotlight

A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke