Celebrating Britain’s female law legends on International Women’s Day
To mark International Women’s Day, we are looking at the trailblazers in the legal industry who pioneered change, paving the way for future generations. From the first female judge at the Old Bailey, to the first woman to obtain a law degree, and the first women-led chambers – these women have left an indelible mark […]
International Women’s Day: Profession urges continued efforts to retain women solicitors
The Law Society of England and Wales is encouraging the profession to continue to improve the progression and retention of women to senior levels, as it marks International Women’s Day. Data from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) shows that the proportion of women in law firms has risen from 48% in 2015 to 53% in […]
Inspiring Women at Nexa Law – Donna Taylor, Consultant Solicitor
At Nexa, we are proud to support women in law and delighted to have so many women working with us! The flexibility and freedom we offer our consultants means we are a place where women can thrive and succeed in their careers. The theme this International Women’s Day is ‘Inspire Inclusion’ and Nexa Consultant Donna […]
Spring Budget: Family law given investment, but criminal legal aid funding absent
The UK government announced its Spring Budget, where it said it will invest in its early legal advice pilot. However, investment in the justice system as a whole is severely lacking, according to The Law Society. The Chancellor announced that government will invest £170m to deliver a modern justice system. Of this: £55m is for […]
Taylor Rose MW parent AIIC Group named ‘fastest-growing’ UK legal services firm in Europe
AIIC Group (“AIIC”), the holding company behind leading independent law firm Taylor Rose MW, has been named as the fastest growing legal and accounting services in Europe, according to the prestigious FT 1000 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies by the Financial Times (“FT”) – the second consecutive year it has appeared in the rankings. The […]
