LSB interim report criticises regulators for ‘varied clarity and detail’ in Mazur advice
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has criticised the response of regulators to the questions raised by Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, and the potential impact of the case on litigation work conducted by unqualified professionals. In an interim report published this week following the LSB’s review, announced in October, the super-regulator said the response […]
Law Society ‘disappointed’ at lack of solicitors among 96 new KCs
Following the announcement that 96 barristers have been appointed as new King’s Council (KC) in England and Wales, the Law Society of England and Wales says it is “extremely disappointed” that no solicitors have been awarded the accolade. Monisha Shah, chair of the King’s Council selection panel, said the panel seeks to ensure the selection […]
The rise of the One Couple, One Lawyer model
The landscape of family law in England and Wales has evolved significantly in recent years, particularly following the introduction of no-fault divorce under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. As more couples seek constructive and proportionate solutions, joint representation models such as One Couple, One Lawyer are moving into the mainstream. Joanne Radcliff, partner […]