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The right time to consider law firms holding client money

The trust that consumers place in regulated law firms lies at the heart of everything the solicitors’ profession does

Diversity and inclusion in the legal industry

Tom Hanlon, a Director at Buchanan Law, looks at why it is important for the legal industry to open up the talent pool

Public health emergency powers and the rule of law

The Right Hon. Sir Jack Beatson FBA and Katie Lines provide an overview of the May 2024 report by the Independent Commission on UK Public...

Law Society to hold special general meeting following member requisition

The Law Society of England and Wales has announced a special general meeting (SGM) scheduled for Tuesday, 23 July, in response to a requisition from...

The ‘promise’ of a Royal Commission

Ed Vickers KC, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, asks which political party is going to have the courage to acknowledge the extent of the...

Prioritising client interests in law firm mergers and acquisitions

New warning notice reminds solicitors to keep clients' interests central during mergers and acquisitions

Growing cyber threats: a call for global action to safeguard peace and security

At a recent United Nations Security Council meeting on cybersecurity, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Barbara Woodward, highlighted the escalating risks cyber threats...

Public procurement and subsidies specialist Brendan Ryan joins Clarke Willmott

Brendan, a specialist in public procurement and subsidy control, brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at international law firms in London and...