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Cyprus to introduce English-speaking courts in push for internationalisation

Cyprus is to introduce an amendment to its constitution that will give judges the option to conduct proceedings in English at its new commercial and...

We join European bars to call for respect of European Court of Human Rights

I. Stephanie Boyce joined European bar leaders calling for respect for the rule of law and the European Court of Human Rights.

PM’s “misleading and dangerous” attack on lawyers undermines the rule of law

“It is misleading and dangerous for the prime minister to name-call lawyers who are upholding the rule of law,” said I. Stephanie Boyce in response...

SQE myth buster: six misconceptions about qualifying work experience

As employers and candidates navigate the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and qualifying work experience (QWE), Nicole Poole provides guidance on common QWE misconceptions.

Threats and intimidation against Lebanese lawyer Mohammad Sablouh

We’re concerned about the ongoing intimidation of Mohammad Sablouh. We've urged the relevant authorities to stop all acts of intimidation and harassment against Mr Sablouh...

Becoming a dual qualified English solicitor via the SQE

In this sponsored content, QLTS School, examines the advantages of becoming a dual-qualified English solicitor

Cross-border dispute resolution: comparison between England and Wales, and Hong Kong

What are the key developments in Hong Kong arbitration and competition law that you need to be aware of to keep your clients informed? Serena...

Law Society calls on Egyptian government to release detained lawyer Mohamed El Baqer

The Law Society is urging Egyptian authorities to release Mohamed el Baqer, a lawyer who has spent the past two years in pre-trial detention without...

Get ready for changes to the German Federal Lawyers’ Act

German-qualified lawyer Markus Hartung sets out the upcoming regulatory changes to the Federal Lawyers’ Act and the steps that English firms practising in Germany should...

Access to the legal profession and disbarments in Turkey

We've written to the Turkish authorities about our concerns about the hostile environment in which lawyers in Turkey have had to work since July 2016.

Revocation of five Belarusian lawyers' licences to practise

We have written to the authorities in Belarus with our concerns about the revocation of the licenses to practise law of five Belarus lawyers who...

Arbitrary arrest, detention and alleged enforced disappearance of lawyers in Myanmar

We've written to the Ambassador of Myanmar with concerns about the military coup that took place in Myanmar and the violent repression of protesters.

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