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It’s our priority to defend the profession against attacks from those in power

No lawyer should be criticised or targeted for doing their job. We’re working to robustly defend the profession, challenge rhetoric from politicians and counter perceptions...

PEPs, CDD and POCA: answering your questions

Our Practice Advice Service answers your anti-money laundering questions on politically exposed persons (PEPs), customer due diligence (CDD) and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002...

Reputation management: how to navigate a PR disaster

Reputation management specialist Nick McAleenan sets out what to consider if you find your firm in the eye of the storm.

Professional Enablers Taskforce should not detract from unworkable Illegal Migration Act

The government, regulators and law enforcement agencies already have the powers they need to deal with immigration advisers engaged in misconduct.

Make the switch: three tips for moving sectors

For in-house lawyers, moving to a legal role in a new industry can be a daunting prospect. Paul Cummins, council member for In-house Corporate, gives...

Much more action and investment needed to tackle unacceptable court delays

Measures announced by the government are a step in the right direction but much more needs to be done to tackle the criminal court backlogs.

Critical need for housing legal aid as evictions and repossessions continue to rise

The MoJ's new housing statistics show a rise in evictions and repossessions, leaving more people in need of legal help to keep a roof over...

Shortlist of celebrated lawyers for Legal Heroes awards announced

With one month to go until the ceremony (7 September), a shortlist of solicitors has been announced by the Law Society of England and Wales...

Law Society and Bar Council joint statement on Jacqueline McKenzie

Immigration solicitor Jacqueline McKenzie wrote in the Guardian this week about her experience when Conservative Central Headquarters shared a dossier of information about her with...

Government hints at withdrawal from ECHR

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has today (9 August) hinted that the government would be prepared to leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)* to...

Why we're working to regulate private investigators

Private investigators are instructed by all sorts of professionals, but the investigators themselves are not regulated. Our working with partner, ABI, shares why a voluntary...

Professional Enablers Taskforce announces crackdown on lawyers

The Ministry of Justice and the Home Office have today (8 August) announced they have launched a Professional Enablers Taskforce to crackdown on lawyers. Please...

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