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Help us enhance market access in South Korea

Let us know about any challenges your firm faces operating in South Korea ahead of UK-South Korea trade negotiations.

UK-South Korea trade talks could liberalise legal market

An enhanced UK-South Korea free trade agreement (FTA) could liberalise the Korean legal market for UK solicitors and usher in a new era of joint...

Why are lawyers in Afghanistan in danger?

Since the Taliban takeover in 2021, "everything has changed for women in Afghanistan". Our one-hour seminar examines the threats facing lawyers and the rule of...

Tell us what market access barriers you’re facing in Australia

The UK and Australia signed a new free trade agreement (FTA) on 16 December 2021. We want to hear about any challenges law firms have...

Join our Private Client Solicitors Section committee

We're looking for experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic people to share their expertise, skills and insights to help us develop our support for private client practitioners....

UK-Switzerland business travel agreement extended to 2025

Lawyers from the UK can continue to travel to Switzerland for up to 90 days a year without having to apply for a permit, as...

Justice system must be a key priority for Sunak and new government

Lubna Shuja, president of the Law Society, sets out the urgent issues Rishi Sunak must prioritise as he takes office as prime minister.

Belgium abolishes EU nationality requirement for requalification

UK nationals can requalify in Belgium without having to obtain EU citizenship, following the reform of the Belgian Judicial Code.

How solicitors and firms are supporting displaced Ukrainian lawyers

We brought together over 100 displaced Ukrainian lawyers and 24 major employers to create networking, employment and training opportunities.

Sovereign immunity from direct taxation – Law Society response

We responded to an HMT and HMRC consultation on proposals to legislate the UK's immunity from direct tax policy and limit the tax exemptions it...

Changes to practising law in Saudi Arabia

Law firms acting through associations in Saudi Arabia (KSA) must change their business operations by June 2023, following amendments to the Saudi Code of Law...

Red alert for sanctions evasion by sanctioned Russian elites

Russian elites and their enablers are suspected of using common techniques to evade financial sanctions. Learn what red flags to look out for and how...

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