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Stephens Scown expands with Taunton office opening

Employee-owned, and now B CorpTM Certified law firm, Stephens Scown, has announced its expansion eastwards with the launch of a new office in Somerset, supporting the firm's strategic growth into the Greater South West.

Quicker payments for criminal legal aid solicitors after frustrating delays

Struggling criminal legal aid solicitors will be paid more quickly for their work in police stations when someone is released on police bail

Key Updates to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct

On 8 June 2023, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) agreed key revisions to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (the “Guidelines”) which will have an important impact on corporate sustainability, particularly in relation to businesses' human rights and environmental responsibilitiesThe update has been written by Francois Holmey and Amber Courtier who are members of Carter-Ruck's International team.

Slater Heelis celebrates 250 years in style with Hotel Gotham event

Leading law firm, Slater Heelis, hosted a stylish anniversary event at Manchester's Hotel Gotham to celebrate 250 years of business

City of London planning to fast-track applications to convert unused older offices for new purposes such as hotels.

Clarion family lawyer qualifies as Children Arbitrator

Jane Ingleby, partner in Clarion's family team, has become one of only a handful of fully qualified children arbitrators in Yorkshire

Factors influencing court users’ decisions to bring cases to court

This report presents the findings from this research and provides up-to-date evidence on users' decisions to seek redress through courts, and what role costs, including court fees, played in these decisions

Literature review into overrepresentation in complaints about potential misconduct made to SRA published

An independent review of existing literature looking into the overrepresentation of Black, Asian and minority ethnic solicitors in complaints about solicitors made to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has been published