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16 October 2024
Issue: 8090 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , International , Technology
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Invest 2035: opportunities for growth

The Law Society is focusing on identifying opportunities for growth in the legal sector, following the publication this week of the government’s ten-year industrial strategy, ‘Invest 2035’

Eight ‘growth-driving sectors’ have been identified for investment, including ‘professional and business services’. The strategy highlights opportunities such as ‘expanding into overseas markets’ and boosting lawtech.

Law Society chief executive Ian Jeffery said: ‘It is a breakthrough moment for the legal sector recognising its importance and acknowledging that it’s not just about the bigger firms but, very importantly, it is also about supporting the backbone of our economy, small business.’

Issue: 8090 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , International , Technology
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

Commercial property and child law teams expand with senior hires

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Set expands London and Singapore offering with senior international disputes hires

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Firm strengthens real estate and litigation teams with partner promotions

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