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28 Jun 2023

UK attractiveness to foreign tech entrepreneurs remains high

Although some have questioned the attractiveness of the UK, particularly London, as a destination for technology businesses, a poll conducted last week among foreign technology entrepreneurs and trade delegations by the law firm Kingsley Napley shows the UK's appeal is still strong.

27 Jun 2023

Quicker payments for criminal legal aid solicitors after frustrating delays

Struggling criminal legal aid solicitors will be paid more quickly for their work in police stations when someone is released on police bail.

27 Jun 2023

Stephens Scown expands with Taunton office opening

Employee-owned, and now B CorpTM Certified law firm, Stephens Scown, has announced its expansion eastwards with the launch of a new office in Somerset, supporting the firm's strategic growth into the Greater South West.

27 Jun 2023

Slater Heelis celebrates 250 years in style with Hotel Gotham event

Leading law firm, Slater Heelis, hosted a stylish anniversary event at Manchester's Hotel Gotham to celebrate 250 years of business.

27 Jun 2023

Key Updates to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct

On 8 June 2023, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) agreed key revisions to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (the “Guidelines”) which will have an important impact on corporate sustainability, particularly in relation to businesses' human rights and environmental responsibilities.The update has been written by Francois Holmey and Amber Courtier who are members of Carter-Ruck's International team.

26 Jun 2023

Literature review into overrepresentation in complaints about potential misconduct made to SRA published

An independent review of existing literature looking into the overrepresentation of Black, Asian and minority ethnic solicitors in complaints about solicitors made to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has been published.

26 Jun 2023

Protect Children from Budget Cuts or Face Legal Action

Children's Law Centre issues pre-action letter to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Office and the Department of Finance

26 Jun 2023

Industry-Leading Legal Benchmarking Survey from ACC and Major, Lindsey & Africa Shows that Median Total Legal Spend Increased, Driven Mostly by Larger Companies

The ACC Survey's comprehensive benchmarking data allows law department leaders to better understand current financial and operational performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.