Simon Davis
- Opinion
Conveyancing solicitors keeping people moving during the Covid-19 crisis
Law Society's property law conference will offer insights from experts on developments in SDLT, planning law, residential and commercial property law.
- Opinion
The rule of law is not negotiable
Britain’s international standing is underpinned by our reputation for respect for the rule of law and fair play.
- Opinion
Maintaining the lawtech momentum
The legal profession has adapted swiftly to the pandemic. Underpinning this achievement is technology.
- Opinion
A balancing act: Trade negotiations
Citizens and corporates of the EU and the UK should be able to choose the lawyers they want without unnecessary barriers.
- Feature
Tools to help you get back to a new normal
A new Law Society initiative as the Covid-19 crisis abates.
- Opinion
UK looks to Australia for trade negotiations
Free trade agreement with Australia has potential to benefit both nations as well as our legal professions.
- Opinion
UK trade discussions continue, despite pandemic
Law Society has been lobbying on behalf of members to ensure legal services and voice of profession are heard.
- Opinion
Change on the horizon for registered foreign lawyers in Japan
Development enhances areas of mutual interest once EU arrangements end.
- Opinion
Understanding won't save legal aid firms - we need action, now
Sector facing collapse without extra support, warns the Law Society's president.
- Opinion
Lugano: imperfect, but better than nothing
Convention is a ready-made solution for cross-border recognition of court judgments once the Brexit transition period ends.
- Opinion
Justice Week: young people fear for democracy
Young people are worried their freedoms are being eroded and call for more knowledge of how the law works.
- Opinion
Ending the ‘blame game’
‘No fault’ divorce will allow couples to separate as painlessly as possible. But every detail of the Divorce Bill must be carefully considered.
- Opinion
How we are helping solicitors get on to the bench
Law Society and its Solicitor Judges Division have been advocating for greater diversity in the judiciary and are determined to lead the efforts to increase the number of solicitor judges.
- Feature
Building a career in the law
The profession attracts people from all backgrounds and walks of life, with no two lawyers’ days looking the same.
- Opinion
Lawtech regulation must not stifle innovation
Striking the balance between protecting legal service consumers and encouraging modernisation will mean a bright future for the profession.
- Opinion
We will continue fight to reduce probate backlogs
Grieving families have no choice but to apply for probate. This should not be the source of additional stress, says Law Society president.
- Opinion
Men have an important role to play in achieving gender equality in the law
When male partners make a conscious effort to change ‘masculine’ work cultures, this filters through the organisation.
- Feature
No-deal would place our profession in peril
As part of a special focus on Brexit: The no-deal implications for the legal sector.