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Capsticks reappoints Rachael Heenan as senior partner

Rachael Heenan to serve another four-year term as Senior Partner, continuing successful leadership alongside Martin Hamilton

Court of appeal hears Shell case

The Court of Appeal is set to hear a pivotal case from 8-11 October 2024, focusing on two rural Nigerian communities that allege Shell has caused extensive environmental damage through oil spills

Lancashire Law Firms Join Forces to Create Leading Team of Mental Health & Capacity Lawyers

Southerns Solicitors, established in 1792, has successfully acquired odonnells Solicitors, a respected firm in Lancashire

Influential resource on international cyber law updated for 2024

The Cyber Law Toolkit provides essential guidance on international law and cyber operations, now updated for 2024

CLC consumer empowerment efforts delivering measurable impact, report shows

The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has reported significant progress in its efforts to empower consumers in the legal services market, citing improved transparency and consumer choice.

Criminal Procedure Rule Changes Now in Effect: Key Updates for Legal Practitioners

Some changes to the Criminal Procedure Rules under the Criminal Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2024 came into force on Monday, 7 October 2024

Mitigating risks in client money management

Experts discuss technology’s role in enhancing client fund security and reducing malpractice risks in conveyancing

Kingsley Napley introduces AML Audit Service

Kingsley Napley has launched a new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) audit service tailored for law firm clients, with Colette Best joining the firm’s leading Legal Services Regulatory team as Director of Anti-Money Laundering to spearhead this initiative