The much-anticipated draft handbook–which is intended to guide solicitors through the new regulatory regime–has been published online by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Cries of “divorce tourism” have followed the award of £2.8m to a Russian divorcee after the breakdown of her 18-month marriage.
Some 65% of law schools in England and Wales surveyed for the LawWorks Student Pro Bono Report are engaged in pro bono activity—an increase of more than 40% since similar research was conducted in 2006.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
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
Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team
Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn
Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team
Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need
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
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
