CPA LPO, a global legal giant incorporating Eversheds, will outstrip TescoLaw to head the Legal Top 20 stellar rankings in 2019, according to experts at this week’s Butterworths Legal Services Act conference.
Solicitors who provide legal aid services are among the worst paid in the public sector, according to a survey by The Guardian newspaper.
Chambers are being encouraged to become “Friends in Law”, a scheme launched by the Bar Pro Bono Unit and the Free Representation Unit this month to encourage sets of chambers to contribute to pro bono work.
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has published new details on liberalising legal services.
Greater use of computer-generated evidence has caused the number of expert witnesses in computer and information technology (IT) cases to soar by 49% in the last five years.
Solicitors & barristers allowed to form businesses, after extensive consulation
In-house lawyers admit to being foxed when it comes to handling data for litigation or regulatory purposes.
Maximum penalty for bribery increases from seven to 10 years’ imprisonment
The banks have won a surprise victory in their high profile legal battle over unauthorised overdraft charges.
Organisations could be fined up to £500,000 for serious breaches of data protection law under the latest Ministry of Justice proposals.
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