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Joint legal advice for divorcing couples

Gemma Hope, a Director, Solicitor, Collaborative Lawyer and Mediator at Family Law Partners, discusses the increase in divorcing couples seeking out more amicable solutions to their separation and the evolution of the legal profession to meet that need

Birketts advises OCS on acquisition

Birketts successfully guided OCS in acquiring FES FM and FES Support Services, expanding their operations significantly

Anthony Rogers appointed as new chief inspector

The Attorney General, Lord Hermer KC, has announced Anthony Rogers as the preferred candidate for the role of His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of HMCPSI

Law Commission proposes reforming divorce finances

The Law Commission has published a comprehensive scoping report on financial remedies during divorce and civil partnerships, concluding that reforms are necessary

Bar Standards Board appoints three new members

BSB strengthens leadership with new barrister and lay members Ruby Hamid, Ruth Pickering, and Tracey Markham

JERA and bp form offshore venture

A&O Shearman advises JERA on creating JERA Nex bp, a major offshore wind joint venture

Mitigating the tractor tax – can a compromise be found?

Charles Richardson, a Partner specialising in landed estates at Kingsley Napley, discusses the outcry from farmers in response to the inheritance tax changes announced by the government and whether a compromise is possible

SRA warns law firms on marketing

SRA issues notice to law firms about non-compliant marketing practices and risks in client recruitment