International committee member Ben Giaretta explored how the profession is handling global changes, sustainability and ethical issues at London International Disputes Week 2022.
We welcome the launch of a free trade agreement between Mexico and the UK which it is hoped will increase trade and provide new opportunities for solicitors and firms.
“It is misleading and dangerous for the prime minister to name-call lawyers who are upholding the rule of law,” said I. Stephanie Boyce in response to the prime minister’s attack on lawyers.
The government accepted a key Law Society recommendation and agreed to remove the statutory presumption from what is now the Judicial Review and Courts Act, in a major win for justice and the rule of law.
On 21 April 2022, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced new measures to tackle the Crown Court backlog, including removing the limit on the number of days the court can sit for the new financial year.
The Junior Lawyers Division welcomes the SRA’s conclusion that a re-hearing of the allegations against Claire Matthews would not be in the public interest.
The Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) has been given another chance following our campaign to continue this vital consumer protection.
We summarise an update from HM Courts and Tribunals Service and other members of the probate service user group, regarding timeliness, stopped applications and upcoming changes.
From 4 April 2022, claims covered by practice direction 51ZB must be issued through the online damages claim service.
Check our guidance on the UK sanctions regime to find out what steps you and your firm must take to comply with the financial sanctions imposed on Russia.
