Professional Conduct - Page 4

Axiom Ince director challenges SRA intervention in High Court

Shyam Mistry denies knowledge of alleged wrongdoing in appeal against “draconian” suspension by regulator

  • 2yrs

SRA suspends Axiom Ince head Pragnesh Modhwadia

Modhwadia and two other directors of fast-growing UK firm prohibited from practising as solicitors

  • 2yrs

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

  • 2yrs

UK government extends Russian sanctions to include City legal advice

Business lawyers barred from advising on deals that would benefit Russian economy

  • 3yrs

‘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

  • 3yrs

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

  • 3yrs

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

  • 3yrs

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

  • 3yrs

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

  • 3yrs

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

  • 3yrs

Former Law Society president cleared of misconduct

David Greene seeks to ‘draw a line’ under ten-year dispute after ruling by Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal

  • 3yrs

‘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

  • 3yrs

IBA launches major project examining lawyers' role as ethical gatekeepers

Project announced following ‘sustained charges levied against the profession’ relating to perceived greenwashing and facilitation of illicit financial activity

  • 4yrs

Regulator withdraws case against junior lawyer who left documents on train

Decision prompted by new medical evidence in case that put spotlight on mental health in UK profession

  • 4yrs
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