Legal News

SRA uses settlement agreements “to put pressure on solicitors”

Solicitors need to have confidence that they will be treated fairly by their regulator if they are to be encouraged to admit errors, a former partner suspended for misconduct has argued.

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Top employment solicitor hits out at conduct of big City law firms

A leading employment lawyer has hit out at the conduct of some law firms when negotiating non-disclosure agreements for employers.

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Barrister made nude modelling comments to trainee police officer

The barrister and amateur photographer suspended for two years for a conversation with a woman about nude modelling made the comments to a trainee police officer.

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Huge growth in income and profit at Co-op Legal Services

Co-operative Legal Services is ahead of its stated ambition to become a £100m operation by 2027 after announcing a 24% rise in turnover last year to £84m.

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Managed legal services: A different type of career in law?

Law firm career ladders can be steep, heady and hugely rewarding. However, the trainee-to-partner journey is not for everyone. Fortunately, other options are available.


How junior lawyers should deal with difficult clients

Despite engaging a lawyer, some clients want to take the lead and on occasion you meet a client who thinks they know better than you. This is particularly so if you are at the start of your career.


Embracing flexibility: the new normal for UK law firms?

There’s been a notable shift in the narrative around flexible working, with UK businesses and public sector organisations applying increased pressure on staff to return to the office.