Liam Gillard, a former assistant accountant at Osborne Clarke, has restrictions imposed on his legal employment.The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) deemed it ‘undesirable’ for him to…
Jennifer Hallam, a former solicitor, has been reinstated 22 years after being struck off due to misconduct linked to domestic abuse.The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal praised Hallam’s…
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) assures that new equality rules won’t affect the cab-rank rule.Concerns emerged over potential impact on barristers’ representation obligations.BSB Director General Mark…
Law firms are increasingly moving away from traditional partnership models to secure external funding, a new report reveals.Competitive pressures in the legal field have intensified, leading…
In a recent disciplinary decision, a dual-qualified lawyer has faced increased penalties.Convicted of assault, the lawyer received a stricter sanction from a Bar tribunal than from…
Barristers are now required to actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion as per new Bar Standards Board (BSB) regulations.These changes are part of a broader effort…
In a recent analysis, the entrenched systemic inequalities within the legal profession have been highlighted.Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives are yet to substantially impact these…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has imposed a conditional ban on a former law firm employee after his conviction for two assaults.Ian Bond, previously a case officer…
An increasing call for barristers to embody proactive anti-discrimination is being discussed.Dr Arun Midha suggests barristers should actively promote diversity and inclusion.The move aims to transition…
Rachel Roche stresses the need for a mindset shift within the legal profession to fully leverage new technology and AI.The legal industry is often seen as…
