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Doing legal business in Saudi Arabia

Stay up to date on how to practise in Saudi Arabia as an English or Welsh solicitor, set up a firm or requalify as a Saudi lawyer.

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Intervention letters – defending lawyers and human rights

We provide support by sending letters to state authorities about specific cases and we carry out more substantive and strategic work to improve lawyers’ safety.

16 May 2025

Summit can open door for UK lawyers to learn and work in the EU

Ahead of the UK-EU Summit on 19 May, the Law Society of England and Wales has put forward proposals* to allow lawyers to be able to work and learn in the EU. It is a significant moment for high-level engagement between the UK and the European Union that can and should go beyond security.

16 May 2025

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International rule of law

We are supporting lawyers at risk, tackling corruption, supporting women in the legal profession, and promoting human rights.

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