Sanctions for law firms – where to start? – Legal Futures
It is crucial for law firms to have a person responsible for compliance with the UK Sanctions Regime. This can be COLP, MLRO, MLCO, etc. The post Sanctions for law…
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Why clients demand value and efficiency and how Nexa delivers both – Legal Futures
Today’s clients, whether individuals, businesses, or organisations, expect more from their lawyers: clear communication, transparent pricing, speed, and above all, advice that drives results. The post Why clients demand value…
‘What’s the verdict on ear piercings for men in City law firm offices? – Legal Cheek
About to start TC In our latest Career Conundrum, a soon-to-be trainee solicitor asks whether it’s acceptable for men to wear earrings in the office. “I recently saw your last…
High-profile ABS owner cleared of wrongdoing over payments – Legal Futures
The man who founded now-defunct Stobart Barristers and then bought two well-known criminal law firms, has been cleared of any wrongdoing around his business’s insolvency. The post High-profile ABS owner…
Conveyancers sign industry charter to speed up property process – Legal Futures
Instructing a conveyancer when a property is listed is number one of an eight-point plan issued by a group of 23 leading organisations to speed up the home-buying process. The…
Family justice system “letting children and families down” – Legal Futures
There are “unacceptably long delays” in the family justice system and the government is showing no urgency to deal with them, MPs have said. The post Family justice system “letting…
Costs budgeting ‘lite’ pilots “may not save time or money” – Legal Futures
The new costs budgeting ‘lite’ pilots may not save solicitors time or money, it has been claimed – but the deputy head of civil justice insisted that ways to reduce…
New leadership and renewed focus for legal tech – Law Gazette – Features
(Sponsored content.) Colin Bohanna reflects on why he has joined Dye & Durham UK, what’s changing and how legal professionals can benefit from a more connected, customer-first approach to technology.…
Eversheds relaunches in Ireland after abandoning William Fry merger – Legal Cheek
Irish arm integrated into firm’s European network Dublin, Ireland Eversheds Sutherland has announced a new Irish practice, after merger talks with between Eversheds Ireland and Irish outfit William Fry reached…
Ex-Dentons staffer banned over cocaine smuggling in Abu Dhabi – Legal Cheek
Jailed for 10 years A former employee of global law firm Dentons has been banned from the legal profession after being convicted of drug smuggling in the United Arab Emirates.…
Google-backed AI platform buys law firm in UK legal industry first – Legal Cheek
Lawhive acquires conveyance specialist An AI powered lawtech company backed by Google has acquired a UK law firm, in what is thought to be a first for the country’s legal…
In the next five years, people won’t visit your website – Legal Futures
During the course of the next decade, more likely the next five years, we will get to the stage where nobody will visit a law firm’s website to arrange an…
Acquisition and US ABS first for Lawhive after footballers invest – Legal Futures
Consumer law platform Lawhive has said it will be looking for similar targets after buying fee-share law firm Woodstock Legal Services and setting up an ABS in the US. The…
High Court takes axe again to claimants’ Dieselgate budgets – Legal Futures
The High Court has again taken an axe to the claimants’ costs budgets in the ‘Dieselgate’ group litigation, saying the lawyers have not fully learned the lessons from when it…
SDT makes order against Spanish lawyer after jurisdiction challenge – Legal Futures
A former Spanish partner of City firm Ashurst has failed in a challenge to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal’s jurisdiction in assessing his inappropriate conduct towards two female colleagues. The post…