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Kennedys bolsters senior lawyer numbers with bumper round of promotions

The firm introduced the legal director/of counsel role in 2021

Public portrayals and perceptions of practitioners

David Pickup considers whether we need to change lawyers' appearance in the media

Strength in numbers: collective action

Georgina Hollis and Amar Chauhan consider how to find clients in group litigation

Bladed articles and offensive absolutism

Cathál MacPartholán provides a brief review of new laws on offensive weapons in private places

Pre-recorded evidence for rape victims rolled out nationwide

The initiative aims to reduce stress for victims and witnesses and boost convictions

Economic Crime Bill: SRA to be given greater powers under new proposals

The Law Society has concerns about the government's plans

Law Commission unveils proposals to update Arbitration Act

The Commission has launched a consultation on proposed changes

Solicitors on the roll: numbers reach record high

Women now make up 53 per cent of practising solicitors