During LGBT+ History Month it is important to reflect upon the figures in history that are considered pioneers both within the legal profession and those associated with it.
The transparency pilot scheme provides for qualifying legal reporters and press to have greater access to the family courts – to attend hearings, speak to parties and their
There is a Western tendency to view anti-LGBTQ+ practices in Africa as a quirk of the continent, an unfortunate habit that produces a resistance to progress. Within some
Energy consumers are gradually moving from passive receivers of bills to active players in the fight against energy waste. Smart meters can help in achieving this. But what
At the table Back row (l-r) Marc Rowson Lockton; Sheona Wood DWF; Paul Bennett Bennett Briegal; Eduardo Reyes Law Society Gazette; Stephen Ward Council for Licensed Conveyancers; Anna
My legal journey When I started out as a paralegal in a large international law firm, the legal industry was a very different place: conservative, homogenous, traditional. While
The low down In the early weeks of 2025, IP lawyers have seen the first ruling in the UK to require compulsory mediation, and an important and high-profile
When it comes to litigation to slow or stop the recruitment of a team by a competitor, disputes are often resolved in confidential negotiations or with recruiting firms
Lawyers are becoming pivotal in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. Businesses are increasingly using legal tools to reduce carbon emissions and meet the climate goals to
The three-year time limit for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse to bring claims for compensation is to be axed, which is welcome news. This restriction has
