Issue: Vol 160, Issue 7419

The Law Society has warned that the proposed £325m cuts to the Ministry of Justice budget, announced by the chancellor of the exchequer, must not diminish front line legal aid services.

The Law Society has endorsed The Association of British Investigators (ABI)

Ayesha Vardag family law solicitors has become Vardags in the wake of a string of high-profile wins for clients and rapid growth.

Naim Rahman of Duncan Lewis has won the Young Lawyer of the Year 2010 award at the Society of Asian Lawyers 15th Annual Ball.

Reform of the way tax law is made will be the priority for the new president of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT). Vincent Oratore took office at the Institute’s Annual General Meeting, when he succeeded Andrew Hubbard as president.

Wedlake Bell has promoted Edward Starling, head of its corporate rescue and restructuring team, to partner. Edward joined Wedlake Bell as a trainee in 2001, qualifying as a solicitor in 2003.

Muiris Lyons has become president of APIL.

Court of Appeal to decide whether or not laws are discriminatory

The minimum annual award for pupillage should be raised from £10,000 to £12,000.