SRA warns it will shut down law firms over ‘dubious’ investment schemes
Firms warned over using banking services through client accounts.
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SRA will shut law firms over ‘dubious’ investment schemes
Firms warned over using banking services through client accounts.
Lawyers can’t be compared to sewage workers, says Bar Council head
Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC critical of Legal Services Board proposals for single regulator of the legal sector.
Baker & McKenzie, KWM and Clifford Chance among winners at China Law & Practice Awards
Tenth anniversary event sees KWM named Firm of the Decade
Judge suggests ex-client could claim against defunct Blavo
Blavo & Co should have properly advised client before closing, tribunal hears.
Society defends solicitors as media firestorm rages over claims against military
Chancery Lane says lawyers must not be ‘hindered or intimidated’ in carrying out their professional duties.
GE Capital restructures legal team and moves centre of legal operations to UK
Financial services giant appoints new general counsel
Evidence mounts in the case for problem-solving courts
Five-year academic research shows significantly less family disruption for cases that go through pioneering London court.
Quinn Emanuel Moscow chief joins Baker Botts in double partner move
Firm sees rare partner exits to US rival
Use correct grammar, BSB tells newly qualified barristers
Recommendation comes in revised version of competences for practitioners.