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Supreme Court chucks out legal aid residency test
Michael Gove's plan to introduce a residency threshold requirement for legal aid claimants in the United Kingdom has been knocked back by the Supreme Court.
Failure for alternative business structures says law chief
The chief executive of the Solicitor's Regulation Authority says that the regulator's aim to create professional services firms offering legal and accountancy services 'haven't worked' as planned.
Brexit campaign rules hit law firm events and research
Law firms may be blocked from holding events or publishing research relating to Britain's potential exit from the European Union after new campaigning rules were brought into effect on Friday.
Scotland makes history with Leonna Dorrian appointment
Leonna Dorrian QC has become the first woman to hold Scotland's second highest legal post.
Report suggests law firms are failing on customer service
A new report suggests that there is a 'disturbing level of tunnel vision' among law firms when it comes to adopting modern customer service standards, which could ultimately make the difference between success and failure.
Shoosmiths plans Manchester expansion
Shoosmiths has plans to increase its headcount in Manchester from 177 to 300 in the next three years, as the firm prepares to move into its new office in Spinningfields.
Law ranks fourth in degree salary stakes
New research has shown that ten years after graduating, male law students earn less on average than their peers who left university with degrees in engineering, economics and medicine—but around 20 per cent more than their own female classmates.
Macfarlanes makes up six in male-only promotions round
London-only firm Macfarlanes has promoted six to the partnership across its tax, real estate, corporate and disputes practices.
One in three lawyers 'not confident' about retirement plans
A new survey from Bower Private Clients has found that 31 per cent of lawyers feel apprehensive about their retirement planning, with 14 per cent conceding they are 'very unconfident' that their retirement will go to plan.
BSB to review parental leave for male barristers
The Bar Standards Board is looking into closing a loophole which has prevented self-employed male barristers from claiming shared parental leave (SPL).
Gateley announces first acquisition as PLC
Gateley, the first law firm to list in its own right on the London Stock Exchange, has made its first acquisition since becoming a PLC.
Panama Papers could encourage more divorce challenges, say lawyers
Family lawyers argue that the high-profile Panama Papers leak has lifted public and judicial awareness about spouses who hide wealth offshore during divorce proceedings.
Slaughters senior partner to found mediation boutique
Outgoing Slaughter & May senior partner Chris Saul says he plans to launch a mediation boutique in London after stepping down from the helm on April 30.
Ashurst keeps on 79 per cent of qualifiers
The firm will retain 15 of its 19 qualifying trainees as NQ associates.
Mayer Brown trials agile working in London
Mayer Brown is piloting agile working in its construction practice, with management set to report on the results to the partnership in July.
Co-operative Legal Services returns to profit
The Co-op's legal services division was back in the black in 2015 after a protracted period of instability.
High-risk behaviours on the up among barristers, BSB finds
The latest risk outlook from the Bar Standards Board has found that commercial pressures are pushing barristers to take bigger risks with clients.
Cloudier skies ahead for mid-tier firms
The latest forecast from NatWest has predicted tougher times in the coming year for mid-sized law firms in the United Kingdom.
Act now to 'Brexit-proof' your contracts
With the referendum on the UK's status within the EU fast approaching, businesses need to make sure that all new and existing contracts are fit for purpose in a post-Brexit landscape.
Serco unveils new UK legal panel
Ashurst, Linklaters and RPC have all been bumped from Serco's list of preferred legal advisers.