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Gemma Nicholas joins VWV as healthcare regulatory expert

Gemma Nicholas strengthens VWV's regulatory compliance team with her expertise from CILEx Regulation, CQC, and Ridouts Solicitors

The new government’s promise to cut the prison population

Tim Kiely, a Criminal Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, shares his thoughts on what the new government might mean for criminal justice and, more specifically, the stated aim to reduce the prison population

ONS reports legal industry revenue drop by £1bn in May

Total revenues for the UK's legal industry fell by 209% in May, amounting to £3.82 billion.

PCB Byrne boosts partnership with promotion of Olga Bischof

PCB Byrne proudly announces the promotion of Olga Bischof to its equity partnership

Cheltenham partner elevates Offering with dispute resolution ranking

A leading lawyer from the top 50 legal firm, Knights, has achieved significant recognition in the field of dispute resolution. Cheltenham-based partner, Mike Waring, has been awarded the title of ‘Fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators’ (FCIArb)

More than half of in-scope law firms submit suspicious activity reports

New Thirdfort analysis reveals a 25% rise in suspicious activity reports by solicitors over two years

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) sector-focused strategy on track with double-digit growth

WFW's revenue rose 11% to £2384m, driven by its successful sector-focused strategy.

Open letter calls on Keir Starmer for urgent IPP reform to end one of worst miscarriages of justice in UK prisons

70-strong coalition demands new government implements urgent Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentence reforms within first 100 days to tackle spiralling mental health crisis and resolve injustice