The Co-operative launched its family law department this week, with 22 fee-earners and three support staff.
Lucy Chakaodza explains how legal professionals can expand their skills & choices through ADR training
Title insurance has come of age, says Steven Clarke.
Jon Robins considers how the profession is addressing a fundamental shift in regulation
Conveyancing lawyers have identified lenders’ panel-selection decisions as their greatest threat in the next 12 months, according to a survey carried out by property search provider Search Flow.
The annual scramble to renew professional indemnity insurance is underway, with firms racing to meet the 1 October deadline.
HMRC to crack down on London lawyers’ tax evasion
Employment lawyers have spoken out against today's proposals to reduce the £72,300 cap for unfair dismissal.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Stephen Ward, The Barrister Group
From mowing lawns to life at the Bar: Stephen Ward reflects on an unconventional career
Clarke Willmott—Ben Loosemore
Commercial property partner joins Clarke Willmott in Southampton
Ellisons—Robert Tiffen
Robert Tiffen joins Ellisons as Partner in growing Norwich office
Jonathan Fisher KC highlights that it now accounts for around 40% of criminal offences, with roughly 70% involving technology, and argues that the UK cannot simply prosecute its way out of the problem. Detection, investigation and prosecution all require improvement, while different fraud types demand tailored responses.
