Press releases
Press releases
View press releases issued by the Law Society below. Search our archive for older press releases.
The press office is available to take calls from journalists 24 hours a day. Journalists with urgent out-of-hours queries should call the appropriate number below. A voice message will direct them to the press officer on duty.
The press office can also take calls during office hours from solicitors seeking advice on how to handle the media when they or their clients are in the news.
Press officers are unable to handle enquiries from the general public. Solicitors and members of the public should consult our full listing of contact telephone numbers.
Phone numbers
- +44 (0)20 7320 5764 - for press enquiries (office hours)
- +44 (0)7976 182116 - urgent out-of-hours queries (journalists only)
Other useful press contacts
- Solicitors Regulation Authority: +44 (0)1527 883214
- Legal Complaints Service: +44 (0)1926 822131
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New president will sharpen focus of the Society |
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Thursday 17 July 2008 Paul Marsh has taken office as Law Society president, vowing to continue the reform of the Society. |
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Law Society transfers rule making powers to the SRA |
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Thursday 17 July 2008 The Law Society Council has approved the delegation of its rule making powers to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). |
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Society opposition to BVT causes LSC to think again |
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Wednesday 16 July 2008 The LSC has announced it may reconsider plans to introduce best value tendering for criminal defence services. |
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Law Society survey reveals solicitors make anti-money laundering procedures a priority |
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Thursday 10 July 2008 A survey published this week finds that solicitors have been swift to update their policies and procedures following the implementation of new anti-money laundering regulations. |
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O2 and Law Society launch campaign to protect SME business partnerships |
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Wednesday 09 July 2008 O2 and the Law Society have come together to provide access to free legal information and advice designed to protect SMEs in the event of a dispute. |
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Right to a fair trial at risk from emergency legislation, warns Law Society |
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Monday 07 July 2008 Emergency legislation to allow anonymous evidence to be given in criminal courts could severely compromise a defendant's right to a fair trial. |
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Law Society calls for further appraisal of Qualified Lawyers Transfer Regulations |
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Thursday 03 July 2008 In the light of the recently issued revised guidance on the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Regulations (QLTR) published by the SRA, the Law Society is calling on the regulator to speed up the full review of the QLTR. |
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Law Society hosts 'Lawyers in Schools' celebration event |
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Wednesday 02 July 2008 The Law Society of England and Wales is hosting a celebration event on 4 July to celebrate the successes of the 'Lawyers in Schools' Twinning Scheme. |
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Law Society invites legal professionals to enter Excellence Awards |
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Thursday 26 June 2008 The Law Society Excellence Awards are open for nominations. |
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Considering a civil partnership – plan before you partner up |
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Thursday 19 June 2008 Following the high-profile split of comedian Matt Lucas and his partner, the Law Society is warning that many people are unaware of the pitfalls when a civil partnership or marriage goes wrong. |
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