The Scottish play – amid uncertain times English law firms keep crossing the border Chris Crowe Neither political nor economic uncertainty in Scotland is dampening enthusiasm for law firm tie-ups across the border With a listless…
Magic Circle playbooks in Europe are full of contradictions Alex Novarese To recap as the UK tiptoes towards banana republic territory in the wake of last month’s inconclusive, prediction-defying general election:…
The last word: Global horizons Legal Business ‘Recent events have not helped the UK’s Brexit negotiating hand – or foot, which now sports a large bullet hole.’…
The Iran debate – The long, long game James Wood Hopes that Iran’s economy is opening up to foreign business have been raised and dashed in recent years. Will this…
Big leap forward? City reacts to Conservative manifesto pledge to scrap SFO Legal Business Theresa May’s pledge to scrap the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and incorporate it into the National Crime Agency (NCA) has…
Law Society lines up Clifford Chance’s Davis to take over as president Tom Baker Clifford Chance commercial litigation partner Simon Davis has been elected as the Law Society’s deputy vice president.
Solicitors’ tribunal hands Clyde & Co record fine under money laundering rules Legal Business In one of the largest penalties awarded against a law firm by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, Clyde & Co has…
‘Not a smooth process’: The legal profession opines on the Brexit negotiations to come Legal Business City lawyers have voiced their concerns as today (29 March) prime minister Theresa May has started the process of triggering…
LSB chair steps aside as MoJ implements opens competition for successor Legal Business Chairman of the Legal Services Board (LSB), Sir Michael Pitt, has ruled himself out of contention for a second year…
‘Open for business’: City litigators react to new Business and Property Courts Legal Business City litigation heavyweights have backed the judiciary’s decision to rebrand specialist civil courts within the High Court, creating an umbrella…
SRA gets secretive, blocking public and press access to board meetings Matthew Field In an unusual break from its mantra of transparency, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has decided it will no longer…
‘Unclear how it works’: BLP launches challenge as business rates look set to top £1bn a year Matthew Field Changes could mean a one-third increase for City offices With bank debt and real estate costs two of the most…
Spring budget 2017: Chancellor offers business rates relief as MoJ cuts continue Legal Business With business rates relief and tax rises for the self-employed stealing the limelight in today’s budget, government documents also reveal…
‘Taken many by surprise’: Insurance firms brace themselves for personal injury discount rate cut Legal Business In a move that could increase the future loss element of personal injury claims by 30% in catastrophic cases, the…
Law Society under pressure as LSB launches probe into independence from SRA Legal Business The Legal Services Board (LSB) has commenced a probe into the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regarding its independence from the…
Mishcon’s claimants succeed as Supreme Court rules an Act of Parliament is required to trigger Brexit Legal Business The Supreme Court has ruled that the UK cannot leave the EU without parliamentary approval, in a decision which means…
‘The best possible deal’: Truss meets with the City’s top lawyers ahead of Brexit, promises another Global Summit Legal Business The City’s top lawyers have met with the Lord Chancellor to discuss the future of the industry ahead of Brexit…
Law Society chief executive appointed to London mayor Sadiq Khan’s Brexit panel Legal Business The chief executive of the Law Society Catherine Dixon has joined a panel of experts instructed to advise London mayor…
Matrix Chambers clears Ben Emmerson QC after investigation into sexual assault allegations Legal Business Matrix Chambers has concluded an investigation into top silk Ben Emmerson QC following allegations of sexual assault during his work…
The last word: 2017 – the year ahead Legal Business ‘There is a pause in the activities firms like ours service. The question is, for what? Business may get used…
