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HIGHER RIGHTS

25 January 2007
Issue: 7257 / Categories: Legal News , Procedure & practice , Training & education , Profession
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In brief

A consultation on whether solicitors need a separate qualification before being able to appear in the higher courts has been launched by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). At present more than 3,600 solicitors hold a higher courts qualification. Peter Williamson, chair of the SRA, says: “We are asking whether the current restrictions are justified in the interests of the public or the proper administration of justice. Obviously there are many interested parties, including the judiciary, the profession and their clients, so we hope they will all let us know their views.” The consultation is at www.higher-rights.org.uk and runs until 12 April 2007. 

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

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Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

NEWS

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

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Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event

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