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Lord Chancellor swearing-in speech: Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP

Shabana Mahmood, in her swearing-in speech, highlights her commitment to justice, drawing inspiration from personal and professional experiences

CILEX moves towards changing regulatory delegation to SRA

CILEX considers changing regulatory oversight to SRA, aiming for final decision in October 2024

Complaint handling in legal services “not good enough”

The Legal Services Consumer Panel finds that robust regulatory intervention is needed to improve complaint handling

International money laundering network dismantled

NCA recovers £58m from Gregory Candy-Wallace's international money laundering network in a significant legal victory.

Historic Supreme Court Finch Judgment achieves triple success for Leigh Day environment lawyers

A determined legal fight led by Leigh Day's environment team has achieved a historic decision at the Supreme Court, securing victories for clients challenging fossil fuel production plans across the country

Estatesearch Supports the Alzheimer’s Society for Charity Challenge

Estatesearch embarks on a five-million-step charity walk in six weeks to support the Alzheimer’s Society

Knowing receipt: when do solicitor’s fees cross the line?

Lucy Hannett discusses the Supreme Court's decision in Byers v Saudi National Bank, clarifying that knowing receipt claims require a continuing proprietary interest

CILEX appoints incoming chair as new president takes up the reins

Eileen Milner and Yanthé Richardson appointed to lead CILEX, focusing on member support and equality