The date for Bar Conference 2024 has been announced and, in a likely general election year, the headline speakers will be considering ‘What next for justice in England and Wales?’
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is to be investigated in connection with its actions prior to the collapse of Sheffield law firm SSB Group
Personal injury lawyers have warned against introducing a dual or multiple personal injury discount rate—the rate used to calculate damages in serious, life-changing injury cases
A Bill to reverse PACCAR has reached the second reading stage in the House of Lords
Sir Andrew McFarlane, president of the Family Division, has launched a pilot on formal dress in the family courts—reigniting a long-running debate on court attire
Clients are taking longer to pay their bills, leading to an increase in law firm debt, while the move to flexible working has prompted a rise in borrowing, research by accountants and business advisers Lubbock Fine has shown
From 22 May, the use of mediation will be compulsory for all parties who issue a claim for less than £10,000, HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has said
Head of corporate promoted to director
Firm strengthens international arbitration team with key London hire
FCA contentious financial regulation lawyer joins the team as of counsel