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23 October 2008
Issue: 7342 / Categories: Legal News
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De-mystifying the Bar

NEWS IN BRIEF

The work of barristers is the subject of a new guide, “The Modern Bar”, aimed at de-mystifying the profession, and published by the Bar Council last week as part of a series. The guide explains the history, regulatory structure and complaints handling functions of the Bar Council, the profession’s pro bono work, and the international work of the Bar Council as an advocate for the rule of law. The Bar Council’s Mark Hatcher says the guide will “inform students, companies, local communities and the general public”.
 

Issue: 7342 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Signature Litigation—Catherine Naylor

Signature Litigation—Catherine Naylor

International fraud and asset recovery offering boosted by partner hire

Stevens & Bolton—Alexa Payet

Stevens & Bolton—Alexa Payet

Private wealth disputes team adds contentious probate specialist

Morgan Lewis—Paul Feldberg

Morgan Lewis—Paul Feldberg

Firm strengthens investigations and sanctions capabilities with London partner hire

NEWS
Cheshire West, which established an ‘acid test’ for deprivation of liberty safeguards, has been overturned by the Supreme Court
The Chancery Division and other segments of the High Court are to be replaced by a new Business and Property Division (BPD), in a major civil justice shakeup
Law firms that hold client money will need to file annual accountants’ reports and make a declaration, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) confirmed this week
Two district judges and a tribunal judge have been sanctioned for delays in delivering judgments and orders
Private equity (PE) investment into UK law firms halved to £250m last year, but deal volume rose, according to research by Acquira Professional Services’ Momentum private equity market tracker
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