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Parliamentary briefing: Professional Qualifications Bill - House of Lords report stage

This briefing outlines our views on the Professional Qualifications Bill, ahead of its report debate in the House of Lords on 9 November 2021.

Meet the Law Society's international team

Nathaniel Hayward, international policy assistant, details the Law Society's international team's successes over the last year and their focus areas for 2022.

Budget response: justice system given crucial investment

The UK government has taken a step in the right direction by reinvesting in our justice system in the Autumn Budget 2021.

New trade deal will cement relationship with New Zealand

The UK and New Zealand have agreed in principle a trade deal which reflects the importance of market access for services in both economies, the...

New research highlights value of English law on the international stage

The value of English law has been highlighted in a new report which points to the opportunity it has in underpinning global transactions.

Get ready for changes to the German Federal Lawyers’ Act

German-qualified lawyer Markus Hartung sets out the upcoming regulatory changes to the Federal Lawyers’ Act and the steps that English firms practising in Germany should...

Good news for firms with reform of German Federal Lawyers' Act

Lawyers and firms practising in Germany should start to prepare for regulatory changes to the Federal Lawyers’ Act (BRAO) from 1 August 2022.

Webinar with the Law Society of Hong Kong

On Tuesday 27 July 2021, the International team joined up with the Law Society of Hong Kong (LSHK) to host a joint webinar discussing the...

Law Society and Rome Bar commit to continuing collaboration post-Brexit

A new deal with the Rome Bar us vow to continue co-operating in support of the Italian and English legal professions despite Brexit.

Migration Advisory Committee call for evidence on intra-company transfers – Law Society response

We recommend that a common-sense approach is undertaken in relation to the forthcoming global business mobility route, as well as any changes to the ICT...

Relief as EU approves UK data adequacy decisions – for now

We welcome news that the European Commission has approved UK data adequacy decisions today.

Legal crevasse awaits the most vulnerable EU citizens in UK

Vulnerable EU citizens will be stripped of essential rights at the stroke of midnight on 30 June if urgent action is not taken.

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