Mena Ruparel

Mena Ruparel

Non Practising solicitor, Mlsh

Mena Ruparel qualified as a solicitor in 1998, she is the immediate past Chair of the Law Society family committee having previously been Chief Assessor of the Law Society family law accreditations. She is interested in legal education and has been a visiting lecturer at the University of the West of England and more recently at the University of Law. Mena has authored a number of legal publications for the Law Society, Bath Publishing and CILEX law school. She was the Chief Examiner of the CILEX Family Law level 6 examination for a number of years. Mena is a well-known speaker and commentator on the subjects of family law and legal ethics. In 2021 she won the Law Society award for Excellence in Promoting High Ethical Standards with the co-author of her book on ethics for solicitors.

Articles

Facing pressure from clients
Solicitors Journal

Facing pressure from clients

A conflict can easily arise when acting for both parties who reach an amicable agreement on separation, but solicitors must think ethically, says Mena Ruparel
17 Jul 2019
How to charge ethically in an online world
Solicitors Journal

How to charge ethically in an online world

How much value do solicitors really add to some digitally-enabled processes, and should they reduce their fees accordingly or even turn away work, asks Mena...
24 Jun 2019
Facing pressure a client
Solicitors Journal

Facing pressure a client

A conflict can easily arise when acting for both parties who reach an amicable agreement on separation, but solicitors must think ethically, says Mena Ruparel
1 Jun 2019
Ending a retainer: when is it ethical to do so?
Solicitors Journal

Ending a retainer: when is it ethical to do so?

Abusive behaviour and failure to respond to clear instructions are valid reasons to terminate a retainer, but firms must nevertheless tread carefully, warns Mena Ruparel
29 May 2019
When is a liar not a liar?
Solicitors Journal

When is a liar not a liar?

Arguing that somebody else was in control of your actions is unlikely to be a defence to unethical behaviour, warns Mena Ruparel
1 May 2019
Magnetic factor: the power of arbitration in family proceedings
Solicitors Journal

Magnetic factor: the power of arbitration in family proceedings

A judgment by the president of the family division has provided much-needed guidance for practitioners on the courts' approach to arbitral awards, says Mena Ruparel
29 Jan 2014
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