Gender and ethnicity pay gap among barristers widens – Legal Futures
The gender and ethnicity pay gaps at the Bar remains substantial and have actually widened a little over the past three years, according to Bar Standards Board research. The post…
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Solicitor facing tax fraud trial fails in privilege claim over seized material – Legal Futures
A solicitor facing trial for tax fraud has failed in his claim that HM Revenue & Customs should return materials it seized from him because they are privileged. The post…
LSB chief executive steps down after less than year in post – Legal Futures
The Legal Services Board is to be without a permanent chief executive as well as chair after announcing yesterday that Craig Westwood is to leave the oversight regulator. The post…
Relief for litigation funders after US tax on proceeds is axed – Legal Futures
Litigation funders are breathing a big sigh of relief after a proposed 32% tax on proceeds from successful cases was removed from President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The…
Championing injured people – and their lawyers – Legal Futures
Personal injury lawyers deserve respect for the work they do, says the new APIL president. We help injured people to piece their lives back together. The post Championing injured people…
LEAP launches LEAP Leads to help law firms win new clients – Legal Futures
LEAP has launched LEAP Leads, providing law firms with direct access to high-quality, real-time legal enquiries from prospective clients actively seeking legal services. The post LEAP launches LEAP Leads to…
Podcast advises law firms how to save over £1 million a year while transforming the client experience – Legal Futures
The latest episode of Osprey Approach’s podcast, Empowering Law Firm Leaders, features Shaun Cremins, CX director at insight6. The post Podcast advises law firms how to save over £1 million…
HSF Kramer pushes NQ solicitor pay to £145k – Legal Cheek
£10k hike International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has announced that it has increased the salaries of its newly qualified associates in London to £145,000 — up from £135,000.…
Law firms can streamline SRA D&A reporting with Access Legal survey tool – Legal Futures
To help legal professionals effectively manage their diversity and inclusion data, Access Legal has launched a fresh update to its diversity survey tool ahead of the SRA’s deadline for law…
InfoTrack celebrates a decade of digital conveyancing – Legal Futures
InfoTrack UK, the pioneers of digital conveyancing, are celebrating 10 years of technology firsts that have transformed the industry and the home moving process. The post InfoTrack celebrates a decade…
‘I don’t do optimism’: Lord Sumption on why democracy is more fragile than we think – Legal Cheek
Ex-Supreme issues stark warning at sun-soaked festival Lord Sumption: Credit Graham Smith Democracy is under threat and deserves more of our attention, argued former Supreme Court judge Lord Sumption during…
‘About to start my first vac scheme — what are the dos and don’ts? – Legal Cheek
Aspiring solicitor keen to make good first impression In our latest Career Conundrum, an aspiring solicitor wants to know the key dos and don’ts of a summer vacation scheme —…
Acquisitive law firms keep up pace with slew of fresh deals – Legal Futures
This year’s M&A activity has continued with deals announced by law firms owned by employees, public shareholders and a global investment manager. The post Acquisitive law firms keep up pace…
Conditions imposed on Cameron’s role as DLA Piper adviser – Legal Futures
There are “clear guardrails” in place to ensure that Lord David Cameron’s new role as a consultant to global law firm DLA Piper will not involve contact with the UK…
Budget nuptial agreements “should provoke alarm” – Legal Futures
Budget nuptial agreements “can mislead parties and distort expectations in lower-income cases” and “should provoke alarm”, an academic specialising in family law has argued. The post Budget nuptial agreements “should…