Implications “deeply worrying” for the profession
Class action adjudged to be “fundamentally flawed”
A high-profile divorce lawyer, a commercial QC and a senior litigation partner at Herbert Smith have been ennobled.
More “visible” role models, mentors and coaches from minority groups are needed at senior levels within firms
A mortgage lender was entitled to see copies of solicitors’ files to investigate whether the transaction showed indications of fraud, the High Court has ruled.
CEDR announced the winners of its biennial awards for excellence last week.
The Bar Equality and Diversity Code, principally an equal opportunities guidance document for chambers, is to be strengthened to take account of the Equalities Act 2010.
MoJ cuts hammer civil legal aid
Government gives green light to Jackson plan
The master of the rolls and the solicitor general have launched a campaign urging lawyers to seek more “pro bono costs orders”.
Commercial firm strengthens real estate disputes team with associate hire
Firm appoints three directors to board
Six promoted to partner and one to legal director across UK and Ireland offices