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SSB boss to face Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal

The SRA has referred SSB Group co-founder Jeremy Brooke to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, some 18 months after completing its investigation into the firm’s collapse.

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Menon speaks out over “chilling” contempt prosecution

The KC facing contempt of court proceedings for his closing speech has broken his silence to warn about the “chilling effect” his case is having on criminal defence lawyers.

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PE-backed group set for further acquisitions after refinancing

Lawfront, the private equity-backed group leading the ‘buy and build’ movement in the legal market, has completed a refinancing round that has nearly doubled its funding.

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City solicitor struck off for fraudulent bike insurance claim

A young City solicitor has been struck off for making a fraudulent insurance claim after his £1,700 bike was stolen during a house move.

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The growing importance of higher limits in personal ATE

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The profession can play a greater role in improving access to justice

In this, the third blog of my series, I focus on what lawyers in the UK can do to improve access to justice through greater professional stewardship.