This groundbreaking initiative holds particular significance for the legal profession, as it highlights the vital role that legal entities play in promoting social justice and rehabilitation.
The government has backed an amendment to the Victims and Prisoners Bill, championed by Baroness Bertin, to provide extra protections for victims’ counselling notes during criminal investigations
James Hartley had an ‘out of body experience’ watching the actor John Hollingworth play him in the ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office. A Partner and National Head of Dispute Resolution at Freeths, James speaks to the Solicitors Journal about the Post Office case, what adequate justice would look like for those impacted, and the reforms that he would like to see as a result of the scandal.
Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers bolster their Employment Department with the addition of Senior Associate Solicitor, Carley Dhand, reflecting the firm's commitment to providing exceptional legal services
Dr Charlotte Proudman provides her thoughts on the findings published in the Treasury Committee’s recent report on the challenges women face in financial services
Lloyd Firth highlights some of the practical and legal matters that companies and individuals should have front of mind in the event of an unannounced visit by a UK law enforcement agency
Dr Stephen Castell discusses the need for due accountability and redress from the legal professionals who were responsible for the Post Office Horizon miscarriage of justice
Jasmin Kreutzer and Christos Kypraios review the progress made by the Modern Slavery Act since its implementation and the recent reversal of that progress being caused by the current government’s approach to immigration
Stuart O’Brien and Lucy Swart-Mallett review the hurdles facing the trustees of pension schemes in regard to environmental, social and governance issues
In financial remedy cases, a single joint expert is preferable to multiple experts to ensure impartiality, uniformity, and cost-effectiveness, explain Amelia Alston and Alex Laing
When the court finds a breach of the director’s fiduciary duty but the company has suffered no loss, choose your remedy wisely say Mark Goodwin and Hannah Catterall
In the evolving landscape of cyber threats, even skilled legal professionals face significant ethical and legal risks from misattributing cyber attacks, underscoring the necessity for rigorous forensic analysis
Seychelles attracts major cryptocurrency platforms with its balanced regulatory environment that fosters innovation while ensuring security and stability, says Malcolm Moller.
Maurice MacSweeney speaks to litigators about their prospects for the year ahead as part of a whitepaper investigating growth challenges among leading law firms.
Rinesh Pankhania explores how integrating legal project management with technology enhances efficiency, manages workloads, and improves service delivery in the legal sector.
In December, Fleur Rochester, a partner in Kennedys professional liability team, was appointed the new president of the London division of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL) for 2024
Jamie Goldsmith KC is a barrister and founder of Pro Bono Connect, a network that matches pro bono barristers and solicitors. He talks to Solicitors Journal about his latest venture, the launch of the UK’s first pro bono litigation support service
St. Albans and London-based law firm SA Law proudly announces the appointment of Tracy Lacey-Smith as its Joint Managing Partner, alongside founding Managing Partner Steve Ryan
The firm announces the addition of Ravi de Fonseka and Daniel Thompson, esteemed technology, telecommunications, and intellectual property lawyers, to its roster
MSB Solicitors, renowned for delivering expert legal services for over 36 years, is expanding its presence with city centre offices, adding to its existing locations
Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP is advising G42, the leading UAE-based artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology holding company, on the $1.5 billion strategic investment by Microsoft in G42
Carey Olsen's corporate team in Guernsey is playing a pivotal role in advising Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited ("Hipgnosis"), a leading music intellectual property (IP) investment and song management company, on a proposed takeover valued at US$1.4 billion
In a strategic move to further its growth trajectory, Shakespeare Martineau, a prominent national law firm, has set its sights on Southampton and the Central South region
Professionals at Knights Solicitors have demonstrated their commitment to the local community by dedicating part of their working hours to support a homelessness initiative in Nottingham
Founded in April 2014 by six esteemed practitioners, the firm has since established itself as a beacon of excellence in the practice of international arbitration and international law