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“I left a Magic Circle law firm – people thought I was mad”

Meet Alice Cutler, a regional commercial property solicitor. After her training contract, she chose to leave the city in search of a better work-life balance.

Russian sanctions could be improved for the legal sector

In response to the Treasury Select Committee’s inquiry on Russian Financial Sanctions, the Law Society of England and Wales has suggested improvements that would benefit...

How well are mental health initiatives working in law firms?

Measuring risk can provide clues – and having the right conversations can improve results. Our partner Travelers looks at how firms can support wellbeing in...

Westminster update: local election results show worrying signs for Conservatives

Your weekly update from our public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall.

Two-fifths of organised crime networks launder money through property

Organised crime is one of the biggest economic crime threats in Europe. Europol research shows 41% of criminal networks launder through property.

Mind the justice gap

Tthe interim report of our 21st century justice project details plans to narrow the justice gap for small businesses and individuals on low incomes who...

Pro bono – good for the community, good for lawyers too

Laura Bee, legal advice clinic director at the University of Leicester, examines what pro bono work is, explains the invaluable impact it can have, and...

Take part in updating the UK’s national risk assessment

HM Treasury and the Home Office are updating the UK’s national risk assessments on money laundering and terrorist financing and proliferation financing, last updated in...

Ethics and litigation are in the regulatory spotlight. What's next for in-house lawyers?

At a time where ethics and behaviour during litigation processes are under the spotlight, Tracey Calvert outlines what the SRA expects of in-house lawyers, and...

Faster payments, happier clients: the case for online payments in law firms

Accepting online payments is increasingly common for law firms – and with good reason. Today’s clients prefer the flexibility and convenience of paying their legal...

Probate delays have catastrophic effect on grieving loved ones

The severe backlog in probate applications has a detrimental effect on those who grieve the loss of their loved ones.

Immediate legal aid funding needed lord chancellor effectively ignores court order

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