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Jackson Lees expands court team

Liverpool firm Jackson Lees strengthens Court of Protection team with four new hires

Heidi Alexander champions Malaysia's market access for foreign law firms

Justice Minister Heidi Alexander has hailed the recent decision to extend the Qualified Foreign Law Firm (QFLF) licence in Malaysia from three to five years, a move that promises to bolster UK law firms' confidence in the Malaysian market

Insights on ofsted inspection changes

Katie Michelon, Partner at Browne Jacobson, addresses the implications of the new Ofsted school inspection handbook, emphasising clarity for parents and schools during the transition period

Freeths named law firm of the year

Freeths has been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Legal Business Awards, celebrating its rapid growth and commitment to justice

The potential for pro bono to build a case for a better funded legal aid system

Following her appointment as Head of Pro Bono and Counsel at Farrer & Co, Rhian Lewis shares her experience of becoming a pro bono solicitor, her approach to spearheading the pro bono practice at her new firm and explains the value of firms offering pro bono services not only in terms of access to justice, but also in regard to employee retention and the rise of responsible business

Fixed Recoverable Costs: a barrier to justice in housing disrepair claims?

Nick McDonnell argues that the implementation of the FRC regime in housing disrepair claims would profoundly impede access to justice

Complex family law case shows the difficulties for litigants in person

Marilyn Bell, Head of the Family Law team at SA Law, explains how the High Court judgment in the case of AA and ZZ shows the difficulties in the family courts when litigants are unrepresented

Diversity Access Scheme Awards 14 Scholarships

Fourteen aspiring solicitors receive DAS scholarships, boosting diversity and support in the legal profession