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
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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
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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
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Demand for affordable housing in London has never been higher. A record number of Londoners are living in temporary accommodation, a situation costing the taxpayer millions. This can
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Civil Partnership Act 2004, which came into effect on 5 December 2005. The first civil partnership registration took place that
