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Over 3,500 solicitors and barristers across England & Wales celebrated in inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List endorsed by Lady Chief Justice

The Pro Bono Recognition List honors 3,760 lawyers for their pro bono work, endorsed by Lady Chief Justice

The Intermediary Cooperative unveils new leadership team

Nicky Tolley succeeds Nicola Lewis, one of TIC's original founders, as Chair Lou Evans becomes a director with responsibility for member engagement, and Vicky Heron will continue as Finance Director.The directors are supported by Clare Thomas, the recently appointed Managing Director.

Decrease in UK divorces: impact of cost-of-living crisis and legislative changes

Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals a significant decrease in divorces in the UK, with the number of divorces falling from 113,505 in 2021 to 80,057 in 2022

Two new associates promotions at Ramsdens

Ramsdens Solicitors promotes Ian Miles and Kirsty Dunn, strengthening their clinical negligence and private client teams

Privilege and prejudice

Christian Cox provides an overview of the common terms often attached to legal correspondence, and examines their oft misunderstood or misused nature

Fletchers set for next stage of growth after Pemberton agrees refinancing package

Fletchers Group secures refinancing with Pemberton to drive growth and achieve ambitious revenue targets

Law Society extends transition period for TA6 5th edition form: implications for conveyancers

The Law Society extends the transition period for the TA6 5th edition form by six months, allowing continued use of the 4th edition until January 15, 2025, to accommodate feedback from property section members

Freedom of information reform (Scotland) bill set to enhance transparency in public services

The upcoming Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill seeks to extend FOI rights to private and third sector bodies providing public services