The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is restructuring to prepare for the new regulatory regime, with the loss of 79 jobs.
High fines anticipated for corporate manslaughter after first conviction
Law Society sets out alternative to legal aid cuts
A multiple compensation claim by prisoners disenfranchised by the UK’s blanket ban on prisoners voting has been struck out by the high court.
Is the ban on law firms hiving off unreserved legal work through associated entities the regulatory breach in the profession’s defences that will enable those new entrants to storm a newly liberalised legal services market?
Peter Thompson QC fights the corner of a tried & trusted friend
Stephen Levinson assesses the government’s tribunal bandwagon
Gary Yan & Tom Phillips provide a cross-check on ring fencing assets
Lights out for excitement? Matthew Snarr reports on the risks of having fun
Michael Walsh revisits tenancy deposit schemes
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Ward Hadaway—19 promotions
19 promotions across national offices, including two new partners
Brabners—Ruth Hargreaves
Partner promoted to head of corporate team
Slater Heelis—Liam Hall, Jordan Bear & Joe Madigan
Chester office expansion accelerates with triple appointment
