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25 June 2025
Issue: 8122 / Categories: Legal News , Legal services , Profession
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Solicitors on tour

The Law Society’s 200th anniversary tour of the country rolled into London this week

According to a YouGov survey commissioned to mark the anniversary, six out of ten Londoners and 57% of people across England and Wales trust solicitors. The survey, of 2,580 adults in January, also found 80% of Londoners who used a solicitor in the past five years gave a positive rating for customer service.

Law Society president Richard Atkinson said: ‘Our mission continues to be to create a diverse legal community and a sustainable future for the next generations.’ 

Issue: 8122 / Categories: Legal News , Legal services , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang

Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang

Sackers recruits new associates

McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne

McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne

Firm bolsters senior team with head of corporate and head of employment

NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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