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Mayson to lead review of legal regulation
The Centre for Ethics & Laws at University College London is to hold an independent review into the regulatory framework for legal services.
ICAEW takes voluntary approach to firms publishing prices
The accountancy regulator has decided not to force its firms that provide reserved probate services to publish their fees – unlike the legal regulators.
‘Mystery shoppers’ finds law firms missing out on business
Law firms are still failing to respond to customer enquiries properly, with a mystery shopper survey showing a “dismally poor” performance in respect of follow-up calls.
High Court judge berates leading law firm for “shameful” behaviour
A High Court judge has accused leading law firm Pinsent Masons of losing sight of “any basic standard of decent and compassionate behaviour” during a case.
“Disgraceful” solicitor who sent client money to girlfriend struck off
A solicitor who transferred over £64,500 from client account to his personal account has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. He also sent £5,000 to his girlfriend in Romania.
Law firm discriminated against blind ex-managing partner
A Brighton law firm discriminated against its blind former managing partner on the grounds of disability, an employment tribunal has found.
Gateley buys human capital consultancy + more ABS news
The UK’s first listed law firm, Gateley, has made another non-legal acquisition by buying a “human capital” consultancy for what could reach £3m.
Top-earning QC gives up practice to become Attorney General
The head of Thomas More Chambers and one of the highest-earning MPs is giving it all up today after he was catapulted into the cabinet as Attorney General.
Firms advising on insurance policies “must comply with EU directive”
New rules that implement an EU directive which could affect the way PI solicitors, conveyancers and others advise clients on insurance policies have been approved.
Law firm was instructed “when clients agreed to visit its offices”
People buying holiday home became clients of a law firm after agreeing to visit its offices to complete their purchases, making it liable for negligence, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
Blog
Santa’s Costa Living Crisis
It’s almost 25 December, so it must be time for the annual Christmas blog from Nigel Wallis, consultant solicitor at O’Connors Legal Services.
Five golden links for a caring Christmas and New Year
This time of year always sharpens thoughts about how we look after and support elderly clients and those, elderly or otherwise, who find themselves in vulnerable circumstances.
Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership
Nine in 10 executives believe thought leadership is critical to building authority, yet only a quarter feel they have implemented a robust strategy.
