Price over local reputation – surely not! – Legal Futures
There seems to be a suggestion that consumers might shop around away from their own location because there are significant price variations from region to region. But will they? The…
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Beyond the software: Colin Bohanna talks about empowering legal professionals through tech – Legal Futures
Dye & Durham has appointed Colin Bohanna as its new UK Managing Director, ushering in a new era of regional focus and customer-centricity for one of the country’s leading legal…
Brabners’ dealmakers double up in H1 – Legal Futures
The corporate team at purpose-led independent law firm Brabners has reported a strong start to 2025, supporting over £500 million’s worth of transactions as it continues to act as a…
Fee earner barred after emailing himself client files before switching firms – Legal Cheek
‘Lack on integrity’ A fee earner has been barred from working in the legal profession after sending confidential client information to his personal email ahead of switching firms. Patrick Maginn…
Martin Flick joins international tech law firm 360 Law Group as Director of Strategy – Legal Futures
360 Law Group, the international tech-driven law firm based in Surrey, is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Flick as Director of Strategy. The post Martin Flick joins international…
Barrister disbarred over rape convictions – Legal Cheek
Jailed for 16 years A barrister convicted of rape has been disbarred by a disciplinary tribunal. James Boyle, who was called to the bar in 1999, was convicted of raping…
BSB clears silk over Supreme Court trans ruling criticism – Legal Futures
The Bar Standards Board has rejected a complaint against high-profile KC Jolyon Maugham over his criticism of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the For Women Scotland case. The post BSB…
Law firm COO used company credit card for £300k of personal spend – Legal Futures
The chief operating officer of a law firm found to have used her company credit card for £300,000 of personal expenses has been disqualified from working in the profession. The…
Access to justice is improving, says Master of the Rolls – Legal Futures
Access to justice is “improving” and people are “surprised when they use the new systems which we’ve put in place” how easy to use they are, the Master of the…
Lack of confidence “the biggest barrier to social mobility” – Legal Futures
Lack of confidence is the biggest barrier to social mobility in the law, according to a founder of the City Solicitors Horizons scheme, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this week.…
First wave of City firms report robust revenue growth – Legal Cheek
Profit wavered for some Five firms have unveiled their financial results, revealing generally positive figures for 2024-25 — although some reported a decline in partner profits. Leading the charge is…
Law firm’s finance chief spent £300k on company credit card – Legal Cheek
Personal payments The former head of finance at a law firm has been disqualified after it emerged she had racked up £300,000 in personal expenses on a company credit card.…
Decade of first listed law firm and now 10 years of revenue growth – Legal Futures
Gateley has marked the 10th anniversary of becoming the first listed law firm in the UK with another year of growth in revenue, which is now three times that of…
Birss: Accreditation of experts “could be extended beyond PI” – Legal Futures
“Further forms” of accreditation for expert witnesses beyond the existing MedCo scheme in personal injury could be “worthy of consideration”, the deputy head of civil justice has said. The post…
Law Commission reform to aid conveyancers with chancel repair – Legal Futures
The Law Commission is planning to take one burden off conveyancers’ shoulders by removing doubts about chancel repair liability and the need to take out insurance. The post Law Commission…