Our profession is changing. In 2025, there are now few who would contest that the legal sector, renowned for its tradition and precedent, stands on the verge of
The low down Traditional equity partnerships comprise just one in 10 law firms. Yet they are leaving a major legacy: the election, for a fixed term, of managing
The air we breathe is killing us, claiming seven million lives each year according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This invisible threat triggers health conditions, from lung
Iris de Freitas Brazao was a legal luminary who shattered the profession’s glass ceiling in the Caribbean. She had the distinction of being the first woman barrister-at-law in
Cockshott Peck Lewis Application 12599-2024 Recognised body 2012 Hearing 8 November 2024 Reasons 5 December 2024 The SDT ordered that the respondent firm should pay a fine of
On 17 January, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) secured its first Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO) as it seeks to recover a property in the Lake District, valued at
Legal professional privilege (LPP) is a fundamental principle that protects confidential communications between a client and their legal advisor. Criminal and civil disputes as well as cross-border disputes
Ten-year-old Sara Sharif was tragically murdered by her father, Urfan Sharif, and stepmother, Beinash Batool, in August 2023. Her death has garnered widespread attention, due to the brutality
It was a positive year for firms that renewed their insurance in 2024, with rate reductions that accelerated as the year progressed. There were three core factors driving
