Legal Services Regulation and Representation

SRA names next CEO as legal regulator seeks to close chapter on Axiom Ince criticism

Financial Reporting Council supervision director Sarah Rapson will replace Paul Philip later this year

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Should access to justice always take precedence over freedom of conscience when representing clients?

Panel at London International Disputes Week featuring ex-Lord Chancellor, Alex Chalk KC, debates finely balanced ethical dilemmas

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Cherie Blair KC calls on disputes lawyers to challenge ‘deeply concerning’ attacks on rule of law

Co-founder of Omnia Strategy cites law’s power ‘to set standards, uphold rights and build trust’ at London International Disputes Week

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Law Society of England and Wales elects Dana Denis-Smith as deputy vice president

Denis-Smith will take up the role in October, alongside incoming president Mark Evans and vice-president Brett Dixon

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City lawyers raise ‘overregulation’ fears over LSB’s enforcement action against SRA

City of London Law Society warns unprecedented move prompted by collapse of Axiom Ince risks ‘undermining’ legal market’s competitiveness

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Bar Standards Board announces about-face on diversity and inclusion proposal

Plan to require barristers to advance DE&I ditched amid claims it lacked clarity and would be unenforceable

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‘Absurd’: Judge overturns executive order against WilmerHale

Ruling follows similar orders against Perkins Coie and Jenner & Block being struck down earlier this month

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‘Uniquely harmful’: Judge overturns executive order against Jenner & Block

Jenner pledges to continue to ‘fiercely advocate for our clients’

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SRA seeks budget boost amid surge in investigations work

Solicitors regulator calls for 23% funding increase as growing caseload becomes more complex

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UK lawyers rue omission of legal services from trade deal with India

UK dropped request for legal services access in exchange for Indian visa concessions, according to reports

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City of London Law Society names ex-Linklaters learning director as next CEO

Patrick McCann will replace Matthew Rous at the start of September

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‘Lessons have been learned’: Judge sounds warning over Fieldfisher’s judgment embargo breach

Mr Justice Fordham accepts ‘sincere and heartfelt apologies’ over release of confidential draft to journalists

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Careful calibration: Lawyers weigh up UK FDI reform proposals

Report backed by TheCityUK and Freshfields calls for smarter screening to protect security without stifling investment

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More than 700 Big Law partners file brief backing Susman Godfrey’s bid to overturn Trump executive order

Amicus brief argues executive orders “threaten the legal profession, the judiciary and the rule of law”

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