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Compensation Fund levy: serious concerns about proposed rise

We have serious concerns about the impact the proposed rise to the Compensation Fund levy could have on the sector, especially small firms and sole...

Take part in the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2025

Complete the Financial Benchmarking Survey before 27 September for a free personalised financial report for your firm.

Ebru Timtik Award given to Filipino organisation on International Fair Trial Day

Find out more about this year's International Fair Trial Day in the Philippines and who won the Ebru Timtik Award.

London Commercial Courts see record surge in international litigants

A record number of international parties appeared before the London Commercial Courts (LCC) between April 2023 to March 2024.

Rome Bar Association launches new Italian exchange for solicitors and firms in England and Wales

Our members can apply to work in an Italian firm, or host an Italian lawyer in their own firm, for two to six months as...

Brett Dixon has been elected as our next deputy vice president 

Brett Dixon has won the election to become the next deputy vice president of the Law Society of England and Wales. 

We are everywhere: celebrating Pride 2024

Join us in celebrating the contribution of LGBTQ+ solicitors in the legal profession and wider society as we embrace this year’s Pride theme: ‘we are...

International Fair Trial Day 2024 will focus on the Philippines

The Philippines will be this year's focus on 14 June, and nominations have opened for this year's Ebru Timtik award to commemorate work outstanding relevant...

International Fair Trial Day and Ebru Timtik Award 2023

Every year, we join with international bar associations and human rights groups to celebrate International Fair Trial Day event.

Government inaction and indecision means time has run out on criminal legal aid funding

The UK government’s inaction and indecision on funding criminal legal aid has delayed any resolution, kicking the issue into the long grass.

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