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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.

“U-turn makes a bad situation worse”: solicitors left behind by government deal

The dispute over criminal legal aid funding is far from over. Solicitors must receive parity on the 15% fee increase offered to barristers by November,...

No future in criminal defence for solicitors without 15%, we warn minister

We had an urgent meeting on 29 September with the Ministry of Justice, after the government announced a payoff for barristers to end their strike....

Responding to damages claims online becomes mandatory

From 15 September 2022, all claims issued via the damages claims portal must be responded to online.

Election results: your Council members for 2022–23

The results of the 2022 Council elections have been announced. The successful candidates will officially take office at the annual general meeting (AGM) on 12...

Protecting legal privilege: Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

Following our lobbying, the government has amended its new Foreign Influence Registration (FIR) Scheme to protect legal professional privilege.

Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 - 2022

On this sad occasion we share in the grief of the nation at the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of the...

How can the new PM support solicitors and law firms?

Liz Truss has been announced as the new leader of the Conservative Party. Discover our three key asks for the new PM.

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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...

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