Mishcon de Reya sets new diversity targets for trainee recruitment – Legal Cheek
Firm says goals come as others scale back D&I efforts Mishcon de Reya has set a series of new diversity targets to be met by 2027, including for its future…
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Why the right to be forgotten matters more now than ever – Legal Futures
In today’s hyper-documented world, the internet rarely forgets. Yet people do change and a quiet but growing wave of individuals is fighting back against digital permanence. The post Why the…
Unqualified law firm staff cannot conduct litigation, says court – Legal Futures
Unqualified employees of law firms can support a solicitor in conducting litigation – but cannot conduct litigation under the supervision of a solicitor, the High Court has ruled. The post…
Claimant did not take “reasonable steps” to serve law firm negligence claim – Legal Futures
A claimant failed to take reasonable steps to serve a claim form in a £572,000 professional negligence action against a law firm, a judge has ruled. The post Claimant did…
Reprimand for legal aid solicitor over cash paid in car park – Legal Futures
A veteran solicitor who received £6,000 in cash from a legally aided client’s brother-in-law in a car park has been cleared of breaching legal aid rules. The post Reprimand for…
Securities litigation: Wirral Council v Indivior & Reckitt – Law Gazette – Features
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Private prosecutions: Misconceptions and the path ahead – Law Gazette – Features
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The chaos from proscribing Palestine Action – Law Gazette – Features
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Animal welfare as a material consideration in planning law – Law Gazette – Features
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Navigate this year’s training contract hunt with your NEW guide to life at 100+ law firms – Legal Cheek
Get insider insights into life at top law firms with the 2026 Legal Cheek Firms Most List Legal Cheek’s definitive student guide to life as a solicitor at the leading…
Kirkland & Ellis partner gets ear pierced in court after brokering rescue deal for accessories giant Claire’s – Legal Cheek
Wore a crown too Kirkland & Ellis partner Joshua Sussberg — image via 9fin A restructuring partner at US giant Kirkland & Ellis has had his ear pierced in court…
Law firm raises £50m to fund cases brought by other lawyers – Legal Futures
Cardiff’s Capital Law has set up a litigation funding arm and secured backing of up to £50m to finance smaller commercial cases run by other mid-market law firms. The post…
SSB victims “have questions” as lender wipes off loans – Legal Futures
Former clients of SSB Law have welcomed the decision of Novitas Loans to halt any recovery of the loans given to them to pursue cavity wall insulation claims. The post…
CAT approves £3.8m payment to charity from unclaimed damages – Legal Futures
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has approved an agreed £3.8m payment from unclaimed damages in a collective action to the Access to Justice Foundation. The post CAT approves £3.8m payment to…
Bullish Knights reports 8% rise in turnover as debt nearly doubles – Legal Futures
Revenue at listed law firm consolidator Knights was up 8% in its last financial year to £162m, with underlying profit 11% higher at £28m, its annual results have shown. The…