The state should not underestimate the public’s belief in justice & fair play, says Steve Hynes
MoJ cuts hammer civil legal aid
Family legal aid tendering round “unfair, unlawful and irrational”
Three major fault lines exposed in current system
The LSC has narrowed the options for access to justice. Linda Lee explains why the profession must fight back
The LSC should pay due respect to its duty to ensure access to justice, says John Ford
Fears as substantial number of family firms fail bidding round
Solicitor’s firms are licking their wounds after receiving the results of the family legal aid bid round.
Chris Pamplin analyses a case of cracking brinkmanship
With pressure mounting on public spending, legal aid is a likely victim of significant cuts. Politicians blame lawyers for inflating demand and increasingly desperate lawyers make pleas for quality and access to justice that are likely to fall on deaf ears. Something, everybody agrees, needs to be done—but nobody can decide what that something might be.
Corporate governance and company law specialist joins the team
North west team expands with senior private client and property hires
Firm boosts corporate team in Newcastle to support high-growth technology businesses
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