A London law firm has expressed their ‘disappointment’ after the Labour manifesto was announced yesterday, with an apparent U-turn on Emily Thornberry’s commitment to cohabitation reform. Industry professionals have noted that the manifesto contained no
Accountability has been called into question as 61 lawyers have met an untimely death since the premiership of President Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines after the killing of Prosecutor Eleanor “Ning” Dela Peña on the
A growing London law firm has announced another acquisition as it bolsters it’s ranks with the addition of a Buckinghamshire based boutique firm. Stowe Family Law announced earlier this week that it has acquired Hawkins
A new study suggests that parents with learning disabilities or learning difficulties whose babies are involved in care proceedings are often missing the chance to access and meaningfully engage in pre-birth services that might help
A London based law firm, previously specialising in white collar crime, regulatory and commercial disputes have opened a new family law division with a new appointment as the head of the department. Bivonas Law, a
As the Labour Party unveiled their manifesto today in Manchester the party made promises to provide fast track rape cases through the courts and dedicated rape units in every police force. Keir Starmer claims the
After the UK birth inquiry probe documenting sub-standard maternity care on the NHS, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has pledged to elevate services for expectant mothers. Bosses have claimed that after the election, the
The Conservative Party have pledged better protection for women and girls as candidates roll out their manifestos this week. The party praised the UK’s ‘brave’ police force, and have promised safer streets for Britain with
Black interns are being offered paid internships as part of an initiative that aims to be inclusive of black aspiring lawyers. The #10,000BlackInterns campaign aims to create a gateway for black men and women to
Sources claim that Baroness Shackleton of Belgravia will be Earl Spencer’s divorce lawyer after he announced his split from the Countess of Spencer to The Mail on Sunday last week. Baroness Shackleton has overseen some
A Northern law firm has appointed a new Chief Executive Partner for it’s Newcastle office in a newly created role. Nick Gholkar has joined the executive partner team at Ward Hadaway, in a newly created
Campaigners have expressed ‘relief’ as parliament passed legislation allowing rights for prisoners serving ‘public protection’ or IPP sentences after a redaction of support from the Labour Party raised concerns around the Victims and Prisoners Bill.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today published a consultation on its business plan and budget for next year, which includes a proposed rise in contributions to the Compensation Fund, in a move the Law
A law firm that has been named in the UK’s Top 100 has appointed a new partner in it’s construction and engineering team. Fladgate, a 95 partner firm based in Central London, has appointed Jo
A domestic abuse charity has launched an anonymous voting guide for survivors alongside their manifesto ahead of the UK general election. The guide will allow women and girls to exercise their right to vote in
Concerns have been raised that people in prison for public protection sentences may be at risk of mental health issues as the Labour party has withdrawn support for amendments to the Victims and Prisoners Bill.
The head of a leading law firm ran his way to raising a whopping £12,000 for charity – by almost doubling his initial target. Guy Longhurst, Managing Partner at Ellisons Solicitors, said goodbye to his
Watkins Solicitors has announced that it has been shortlisted for the Regional Firm/Not-for-Profit Agency category at the prestigious 2024 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) awards. The LALY awards are the only annual event
The UK government must act now to expand access to legal aid, warns the Law Society of England and Wales has warned that ‘the UK government must act now to expand access to legal aid’
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has published research into litigation funding and its potential to improve access to justice. The research also considers issues related to consumer protection and regulation. Led by Professor Rachael Mulheron
Last year, it has been reported that couples in the UK took four weeks longer to divorce, with solicitors suggesting ‘periods of financial instability’ could be to blame. Figures from research by TWM Solicitors show
Lawyers salaries have become stable over the last year, marking the end of the post pandemic salary boom, according to the latest data by legal recruitment company Realm Recruit. As part of its annual salary
Students studying LLB (Hons) Law at Leeds Beckett University have provided legal support over 900 times this year through a partnership with legal charity, Support Through Court. Support Through Court exists to provide practical and
In the first of its kind, dozens of family law practitioners from over fifteen firms and chambers collaborated with psychologists, psychiatrists and academics to produce resource materials that will provide industry-wide guidance to all family
The Law Society of England and Wales has responded to the statement on digital assets and English insolvency law published by the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce. In October 2023, the UK’s Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT), which is
Holland Family Law firm, based in Leicester, has announced the launch of its Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) service available to anyone in the UK in need of family law advice. The new service is a
Family Lawyers have had warnings from a judge about bringing unnecessary divorce cases to court, following Family Procedure Rule Changes. The issue has becoming increasingly pertinent following the changes. Solicitors firm, Family Law Partners, said
On May 6th changes to Australia’s Family Law Amendment Act 2023 came into effect after being passed by parliament last autumn. From now on, the law changes will apply to all new and existing parenting
Medical negligence solicitors in the UK are expecting a surge in claims as the NHS is embroiled in a birth trauma inquiry following reports of sub-standard medical care in midwifery and obstetrics. After a review
Over half of adults believe that smacking children should be banned in England and that the defence of ‘reasonable chastisement’ should be scrapped. A survey of 3,500 people carried out by The National Society for
UK based law firm Russell-Cooke has welcomed it’s second family law partner this year. Rachel Donald, who specialises in prenuptial and cohabitation agreements – including assisting international families as part of their wealth protection. Donald,
Wealth Recovery Solicitors (WRS ETL) has launched a new cryptocurrency tracing proposition for private client and family solicitors. This service aims to help firms whose clients have fallen foul of scams and also provide solicitors
Rowlinsons Solicitors in Cheshire have announced the promotion of Lauren Power to Head of Family Law. The new head of family law joined Rowlinsons as qualified as a Solicitor in 2016 and is experienced in
By Molly Somerville The issue of compulsory mediation is exercising legal minds on both sides of the Border and, as the appetite for change in Scotland increases, the matter of its feasibility or desirability becomes
Irwin Mitchell has recruited an experienced Partner to spearhead its Complex Personal Injury team in Scotland as it plans significant growth north of the border. Kim Leslie has been a qualified solicitor specialising in personal
Last week Chester-based Manleys solicitors virtually mediated a case in New York, USA. The case highlighted fundamental differences between the US and UK mediation systems – including higher fees in the states described by Manley’s