The series will continue to highlight the fundamental mindsets and habits of successful modern law firms for long term success The post Build Better Habits returns for third series appeared…
CONGRATULATIONS to the newly qualified Solicitors from 14 law firms across Devon Somerset who attended our Admission Ceremony on 3rd October 2024 at Exeter Guild Hall. Thank you to our…
2023 saw significant headwinds for the conveyancing market with falling transaction volumes and rising interest rates, but what does it mean for conveyancers and what opportunities lie ahead? The post…
Founded in 1971, Barnes and Partners has over forty years of experience. The firm has grown into one of North London’s leading solicitor firms, with a network of four local…
Emphasised legal knowledge A magistrate has received a formal warning from the judicial watchdog following a “heated dispute” with a neighbour regarding their dog. Jean Banford JP is reported to…
Targeted in “sting operation” A former DWF partner has been struck off the roll after being caught in a “sting operation” run by a paedophile hunter group. David Storry Walton,…
An experienced criminal lawyer who made sexualised jokes in a courtroom at the expense of a probation officer has been reprimanded by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. The post “Robing room…
The Bar Standards Board has decided against making public the assessments it intends to make of individual chambers, as part of its new approach to overseeing them. The post BSB…
A partner and registered foreign lawyer at the Brussels office of a major City law firm has been banned after admitting that he wanted a sexual relationship with a young…
There remains a gap between policy and practice when it comes to diversity, equality and inclusion at both law firms and in-house legal departments. The post Gap between EDI policy…
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As we approach the much-anticipated Autumn Budget on October 30, 2024, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set the tone for what he describes as a “painful” economic roadmap. The post…
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