The Law Society is to appoint a pro bono co-ordinator to champion lawyers’ pro bono activity at home and abroad.
Cost effective, business savvy, proactive, able to manage expectations, and great communicators—that’s what in-house counsel expect from their external dispute resolution lawyers, according to new research.
Cherie Booth QC will name the winners of this year’s legal aid Oscars on 28 June. The Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) awards, which are in their fifth year, recognise excellence among legal aid providers who help protect the rights of some of society’s most marginalised people.
In brief
Will the new complaint rules make solicitors more accountable? asks Adam Samuel
An independent review of the system for handling complaints against barristers has called for radical changes to create a modern, consumer-facing system.
Specialist Bar Associations and employed barristers should be better represented on the Bar Council, a new report concludes.
The risks for professionals advising clients in litigation are becoming harder to anticipate, say Mike Willis and Naomi Park
Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating
Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London
West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire