Professional Conduct
Bar Council to commission review after reports of bullying and harassment grow
Barristers’ professional body for England and Wales commits to tackle ‘systemic issue’
SRA defends oversight of Axiom Ince and promises review of ‘accumulator firm’ supervision
Regulator says it uncovered ‘sophisticated’ suspected dishonesty including ‘falsified bank statements and letters’
SFO makes seven arrests amid dawn raids in connection with Axiom Ince collapse
More than 80 investigators involved in operation sparked by discovery of £66m hole in client accounts
SRA and Law Society at odds as compensation fund levy looms over Axiom Ince intervention
Solicitors Regulation Authority concedes additional levies are likely as law soc flags ‘atypical’ business model of collapsed firm
Will judge’s ‘withering attack’ on $11bn arbitration award against Nigeria lead to more interventionist tribunals?
Mr Justice Knowles’ ‘forensic examination’ of case welcomed, but reforming rules for high-value investor state disputes may be hard
UK companies lack managers who are trained to handle whistleblowing, survey finds
Freshfields says companies need to review whistleblowing training and policies in a world of hybrid work
Regulator takes control of Axiom Ince to protect clients’ interests
Solicitors Regulation Authority makes what is expected to be the largest – and most costly – intervention into a law firm
UK ethics institute sets up taskforce examining legal profession’s work for oligarchs and kleptocrats
City law firms are facing scrutiny for their relationships with such individuals in non-criminal matters
Axiom Ince director challenges SRA intervention in High Court
Shyam Mistry denies knowledge of alleged wrongdoing in appeal against “draconian” suspension by regulator
SRA suspends Axiom Ince head Pragnesh Modhwadia
Modhwadia and two other directors of fast-growing UK firm prohibited from practising as solicitors
One in 10 law firms find unenforceable clauses in NDAs despite SRA clampdown, study finds
Survey shows that more than a third of lawyers were unaware of UK regulator’s 2018 warning notice
UK government extends Russian sanctions to include City legal advice
Business lawyers barred from advising on deals that would benefit Russian economy
‘Time for a fresh start’ – legal profession calls for reset of flagging justice system after Raab quits as Lord Chancellor
Former criminal barrister Alex Chalk KC takes reins after bullying allegations against predecessor are upheld
Professional vandalism or conscientious objection: UK lawyers' eco-declaration sparks national debate over 'cab-rank' rule
Barristers' pledge not to take instructions relating to fossil fuel projects criticised by Bar Council head and could lead to disciplinary action
Baker McKenzie's Belgium head departs as firm completes review into Brussels office discrimination claims
Global giant to assemble new management team after allegations surfaced in email from departing lawyer to colleagues
Legal ethics academic enlisted to advise on compensation scheme for Post Office scandal victims
Richard Moorhead joins independent board advising on scheme for postmasters whose settlement was swallowed up by legal costs
UK legal regulator calls on law firms to do more to combat SLAPPs
Review by Solicitors Regulation Authority finds lack of policies and training to protect against abusive litigation
New Bar Council chair champions independent Bar and calls for regulatory reform
Commercial silk Nick Vineall KC’s speech will ruffle feathers at Bar’s oversight and frontline regulators
Former Law Society president cleared of misconduct
David Greene seeks to ‘draw a line’ under ten-year dispute after ruling by Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
‘Engage with the training – someday it may save your job’: top tips for partners to avoid sexual misconduct risk
Clare Murray, Andrew Pavlovic and Beth Hale of employment law specialists CM Murray offer practical advice for partners to protect themselves against sexual misconduct allegations
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