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Foreign law firms in Malaysia: extension of licence renewals

Licences for foreign firms in Malaysia will be valid for five years instead of three when they're renewed. Find out what this means for your...

Government urged to rebuild the state by investing in the civil justice system

A new report has shown the UK government can rebuild the foundations of the state and deliver on its missions by investing in the civil...

Legal Hero solicitors praised for community dedication

The Legal Heroes 2024 winners have been announced.

Climate risk and conveyancing practice note consultation launched

The Law Society has launched a consultation on a practice note on climate risk and conveyancing.

Professional indemnity insurance: how to get the best deal

Find out what to look out for when renewing your firm's professional indemnity insurance (PII) this season.

Westminster update: new select committee chairs elected

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall.

Diversity Access Scheme awards scholarships to aspiring solicitors

Our Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) has awarded 14 talented aspiring solicitors the sought-after scholarship to help them qualify.

Preparing for the new video hearings service

Remote hearings will change in 2024. Claire Jukes from HMCTS explains what steps you can take now to prepare.

Decline in probate delays is a good first step

Although a decline in probate delays shows promising momentum in improving the probate process, more needs to be done.

New chair's experience invaluable to help tackle criminal justice system crisis

The Law Society has welcomed the election of Andy Slaughter as new chair of the Justice Select Committee.

UK lawyers can now practise in Greece

Greece has passed a new law enabling UK lawyers to practise in the country under their home title

England and Wales hailed as legal centre of the world

England and Wales is hailed as the leading legal centre for arbitration and commercial dispute resolution, as English law governs trillions of pounds worth of...

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