Month: May 2025

This post was originally published on this siteA solicitor who allowed his firm’s client account to facilitate a suspicious £1.1m property transaction 20 months after it had closed has been struck off. The post Solicitor struck off for allowing use of closed firm’s client account appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteChanges announced yesterday to how Level 7 apprenticeships are funded will undo “years of progress” in improving the legal profession’s diversity, the government has been told. The post Apprenticeship funding cut will “undo progress” in profession’s diversity appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe Civil Justice Council has called for the creation of a “central hub” to develop a strategy for digital inclusion and make sure access to justice is a priority. The post CJC calls for “central hub” to develop digital inclusion strategy appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteDownload this white paper and to discover how small to mid-sized firms can tackle the talent shortage and create a thriving, future-proof workplace that keeps the best lawyers engaged and motivated. The post Retaining talent: How law firms can overcome the skills shortage appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe Bar Standards Board has ditched its controversial proposal to require barristers to “act in a way that advances equality, diversity and inclusion”. The post Bar regulator drops plan for controversial new equality duty appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this sitePurpose-led independent law firm Brabners has completed a major refurbishment of its 30,000sq ft Liverpool office at Horton House, within the city’s iconic Grade II listed Exchange Flags building. The post Brabners completes HQ overhaul with Liverpool refurbishment appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe government is to restrict funding for Level 7 apprenticeships, like the solicitor offering, to those aged between 16 and 21, it has announced. The post Government to restrict funding for solicitor apprenticeships appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteMidsize law firms in the UK find themselves at a critical inflection point. With mounting economic pressures, firm leaders must carefully assess their priorities and investment strategies to remain competitive. The post 2025 UK midsize law firm priorities: talent, tech, and change appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteIn recent months, there seem to have been as many news stories about the salary wars between City firms as there have been about burnout and mental health concerns across the profession. The post Law firm, know thyself: the power of purpose and authenticity appeared first on Legal […]