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Government plans a substantial pay rise for legal aid solicitors

In response to the 2021 Criminal Legal Aid Review (CLAIR), the UK government is set to implement significant reforms to address outdated fee structures for criminal legal aid solicitors.

HMRC launches over 1,000 Serious tax investigations in Major Crackdown

HMRC initiated 1,091 'COP8' and 'COP9' investigations targeting serious tax evasion, aiming to recover over £6bn. High-profile cases include Bernie Ecclestone's £650m fine

UK financial sanctions regime

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) advises 1,000 firms on compliance with UK financial sanctions, addressing control gaps

Hall & Wilcox advises indigenous enterprise Taarna Enterprises on significant acquisition

Hall & Wilcox, in a pro bono effort, guides Taarna Enterprises in acquiring a glass and aluminum business in Alice Springs

BDB Pitmans expands legal expertise with three strategic partner hires

BDB Pitmans enhances its legal prowess, welcoming James Barnett, John Barker, and Philip Alfandary as new partners

Record low in road traffic accident claims

The Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) reports the lowest-ever number of road traffic accident claims in Q4 2023, raising concerns about the real impact of government reforms

UK Government abandons divorce mandatory mediation

The government is set to launch a pilot program for early legal advice, catering specifically to parents and caregivers navigating challenges in agreeing on child arrangements

Thatchers lose trademark fight with Aldi

The brewery faces defeat in a High Court trademark clash against the supermarket chain over cider products