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'Don't swell the ranks with solicitors' - bar fights training reforms
Future Bar Training proposals would 'unacceptably dilute the high standards rightly required of practising barristers', Bar Council warns.
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NewsA third of solicitors are victims of violence or threats
Law Society of Scotland survey paints similar picture to the one that has emerged south of the border.
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NewsRosenblatt sets up litigation funder as it posts first profits as plc
Listed City law firm annnounces maiden interim results following float in May.
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NewsCo-op Legal makes £800k and now 'largest probate provider' in UK
Company says its half-year results reflect continuing progression of the business.
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NewsPublic access barristers face further price publishing requirements
Participants in Bar Standards Board pilot report business boost after posting prices online.
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NewsLawtech startups hear of procurement challenges
Residents of the Law Society-backed Eagle Lab present bright ideas to the profession - but are warned of obstacles in selling.
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NewsSolicitors attack latest 'professional enablers' slur
National Crime Agency says it expects lawyers to file many more suspicious activity reports.
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NewsLiverpool firm rescued from administration as Simpson Millar opens £50m warchest
National firm says talks are ongoing about more acquisitions.
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NewsSlater and Gordon reveals £52m annual losses under old regime
Chief executive says results show ‘historic perspective’ and insists profitable times are returning.
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NewsWe need lawyers 'buzzing around' for good of society - Harman
Solicitor-MP Harriet Harman, chair of the joint committee on human rights, says the legal ecosystem has been depleted.
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NewsBDB-Pitmans merger to create 80-partner firm
Practices reveal ’exploratory merger discussions’ ahead of partner vote.
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NewsHMCTS research highlights challenges of virtual justice
Report on remand hearings follows FoI request by campaigner Penelope Gibbs.
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NewsSociety backs online education resource
Partnership with The Lawyer Portal offers free help for people considering a career in law.
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News'We know what it's like' - Leigh Day sets up its own regulatory team
Three-person group put together to offer advice on disciplinary matters.
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News'We'll help vulnerable for free,' firm says - as legal aid contracts fiasco continues
Manchester firm and London law centre are among those who have still not received their 2018 civil contracts.
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NewsLondon will remain arbitration forum of choice, says Swiss firm
Brexit could strengthen the UK's reputation as a neutral seat for dispute resolution.
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NewsEx-magic circle chief to steer Vannin to £70m listing
Former Allen & Overy senior partner David Morley to chair litigation funder as initial prospectus announces £70m float next month.
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NewsLegal aid contracts fiasco continues hours before stopgap measure expires
Several practitioners have been trying to sign the relevant government paperwork this week.
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NewsPI firm confirms £700k redundancy costs but overall profits soar
Cardiff practice plans to concentrate more on work outside of RTA claims.
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NewsA&O climbdown over partner pay gap data
Magic circle firm publishes second report in a year, saying it wants its data to be timely and relevant.