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Initial cohort of the Capsticks Housing Diploma, first of its kind in the sector, concludes with an 84% pass rate

The innovative Capsticks Housing Diploma has concluded its first cohort with an 84% pass rate. Endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Housing, it’s the first housing development and regeneration qualification of its kind in the housing sector

Record growth for Osbourne Pinner’s High Net Worth Divorce service

Osbourne Pinner, one of London's best law firms, has grown its High Net Worth Divorce service to be one of the largest in the region

Fixed Recoverable Costs Reforms

Kain Knight develop a new online platform and intuitive calculator to help the legal community grapple with the Fixed Costs reforms

BSB announces minimum pupillage award from 1 January 2024

The award is set having regard to the Living Wage Foundation’s hourly rate recommendation, which was announced on 24 October

Generative AI in Law: Ethical Challenges and Future Prospects

University of Salford Business School’s Craig Smith, Lecturer in Law comments:

BSB announces minimum pupillage award from 1 January 2024

The award is set having regard to the Living Wage Foundation’s hourly rate recommendation, which was announced on 24 October

Mourant confirms ambitious growth plans with Singapore expansion

Mourant, a law firm-led professional services business, has continued to expand its fast-growing international business with the launch of a new office in Singapore

Deputy Head of Civil Justice endorses new fixed costs regime

The Deputy Head of Civil Justice used this year’s Harbour Litigation Funding Annual Lecture to mount a robust defence of the new regime of fixed recoverable costs for cases worth up to £100,000 – while acknowledging it is not as simple as he would like