Press Releases

Law Society initiates first phase of plan to smooth out insurance renewal process

Monday 1st December 2008

Independent reviewer announces call for evidence for review of regulation of corporate legal work

Monday 24th November 2008

Solicitor's appointment to senior judicial post sets example, says Law Society

Monday 24th November 2008

City firms to gain support for expansion of successful African lawyers’ initiative

Friday 21st November 2008

Law Society International Division pulls out all the stops for 1st birthday

Friday 21st November 2008

Law Society against virtual hearing system

Thursday 20th November 2008

Home sales by competition risk breaking the law, says Law Society

Friday 14th November 2008

Lawyers called to respond to the challenge of climate change

Tuesday 11th November 2008

Launch of National Pro Bono Week 2008

Monday 10th November 2008

Junior Lawyers Division 10th Anniversary Pro Bono Awards

Monday 10th November 2008

Law Society puts final call out for human rights heroes

Friday 7th November 2008

Giving time - making a difference

Tuesday 4th November 2008

Urgent practice note issued by Law Society on home competition sales

Friday 31st October 2008

Result of postal vote announced.

Tuesday 28th October 2008

Winners of the Law Society Excellence Awards 2008

Friday 24th October 2008

Law Society disturbed by reports of cutbacks from the Ministry of Justice

Wednesday 15th October 2008

Lord Hunt to lead regulation review

Tuesday 14th October 2008

Law Society commissions review of regulation of law firms

Friday 10th October 2008

Launch of the Access to Justice Foundation: “world first” cross-profession initiative to provide additional resources to support access to justice

Tuesday 7th October 2008

Some estate agent HIPs are not fit for purpose, says Law Society

Monday 6th October 2008

We support a new law society membership model, say junior solicitors

Friday 3rd October 2008

Outstanding legal professionals short-listed for prestigious legal awards

Tuesday 30th September 2008

Over 1,000 lawyers across 5 Cities raise £50,000 for legal charities

Friday 26th September 2008

News: Law firms can make significant financial savings by adopting environmentally sustainable

Wednesday 24th September 2008

Disputes rise as businesses crackdown on contracts and partners fall out

Monday 22nd September 2008

Record numbers enter Law Society Excellence Awards

Friday 19th September 2008

Specialist judges announced for the Junior Lawyers Division 10th Anniversary Pro Bono Awards

Tuesday 16th September 2008

Last chance to enter the Law Society Excellence Awards

Monday 8th September 2008

Law Society warning over Government’s new shared equity scheme

Wednesday 3rd September 2008

First bespoke carbon footprint measuring tool for legal profession launched by Legal Sector Alliance

Wednesday 3rd September 2008

Law Society Fights the Credit Crunch

Tuesday 2nd September 2008

Businesses need sound legal advice as the credit crunch tightens its grip

Friday 29th August 2008

Countdown to closing date for Law Society Excellence Awards nominations

Monday 18th August 2008

Lawyers across the country foot the bill to raise money for local charities

Wednesday 13th August 2008

Many solicitors potentially “missing a trick” to save on insurance costs

Tuesday 12th August 2008

Comment on Barry George acquittal

Thursday 31st July 2008

Specialist judges for excellence awards announced

Wednesday 23rd July 2008

Government plans to streamline claims processes echo Law Society proposals

Wednesday 23rd July 2008

Law Society opposition to BVT causes LSC to think again

Wednesday 16th July 2008

Professionalism, pride and profitability in the profession

Wednesday 16th July 2008

Law Society transfers rule making powers to the SRA

Wednesday 16th July 2008

Law Society welcomes new legal services board

Wednesday 16th July 2008

Law Society opposition to BVT causes LSC to think again

Tuesday 15th July 2008

Solicitors make anti-money laundering procedures a priority

Wednesday 9th July 2008

Law Society warns: right to a fair trial at risk from emergency legislation

Sunday 6th July 2008

Law Society calls for further appraisal of Qualified Lawyers Transfer Regulations

Wednesday 2nd July 2008

Practical steps to plan for the future

Tuesday 1st July 2008

Law Society hosts 'Lawyers in Schools' celebration event

Monday 30th June 2008

Law Society invites legal professionals to enter Excellence Awards

Wednesday 25th June 2008

Considering a Civil Partnership - plan before you partner up

Wednesday 18th June 2008

Millions take a risk with out- of-date wills

Tuesday 17th June 2008

Problem at Work? Ask a solicitor

Monday 16th June 2008

Law Society survey reveals average earnings for corporate counsel eclipse those in private practice

Monday 16th June 2008

20% cut off pc fee income taken by Law Society

Sunday 15th June 2008

Law Society repeats its declaration of support for lawyers and judges in Pakistan

Tuesday 10th June 2008

Response to 42 days detention compensation plan

Tuesday 10th June 2008

Law Society insists 28 days is long enough

Monday 9th June 2008

Junior Lawyers Division Pro Bono Awards 2008 – Nominations Open

Wednesday 4th June 2008

Law Society and LSC respond to LSCC fine

Monday 2nd June 2008

Group For Solicitors With Disabilities

Wednesday 28th May 2008

Protect your rights before you assemble the furniture, advises Law Society

Monday 26th May 2008

Thousands of lawyers foot the bill to raise over £310,000 for Charity

Wednesday 21st May 2008

AWS and Law Society joining forces to address pay inequalities for women

Wednesday 21st May 2008

Thousands of wills could need reviewing in light of spiralling care fees

Tuesday 20th May 2008

3000 LAWYERS HOTFOOT IT FOR CHARITY

Thursday 15th May 2008

Contracts before colour scheme says the Law Society

Thursday 15th May 2008

European Parliament agrees to amendment over lawyers' lobbying

Thursday 8th May 2008

Legal minefield could leave entrepreneurial 'Dragons' without investment

Wednesday 7th May 2008

Gazundering threat to sellers can be avoided, says Law Society

Tuesday 6th May 2008

Do a Macca not a Mucca, advises Law Society

Tuesday 6th May 2008

Law Society quote: JAC Selection exercise statistics

Tuesday 29th April 2008

Lawyers develop first carbon measuring tool for legal profession

Sunday 27th April 2008

Law Society slams LCS proposals to publish complaints

Thursday 24th April 2008

Fledgling Human Rights Lawyers unite to recognise excellence

Thursday 24th April 2008

Law Society comment: new chair of the Legal Services Board

Tuesday 22nd April 2008

National press, outdoor and pr campaign launched to promote the solicitor brand

Sunday 20th April 2008

Countrywide legal consumer information campaign launched

Sunday 20th April 2008

BVT could result in a shortage of criminal lawyers, says Law Society

Wednesday 16th April 2008

Election Results Announced

Monday 14th April 2008

Law Society response to LSC's latest consultation

Thursday 10th April 2008

Law Society launches new complaints management practice note

Wednesday 9th April 2008

New Collective Redress actions good for consumers says Law Society

Wednesday 2nd April 2008

Litigation Resolved

Wednesday 2nd April 2008

Law Society talks with government secure major legal aid benefits

Tuesday 1st April 2008

Law Society: concerns remain over EU lobbying

Monday 31st March 2008

DIY Divorce - why it can be a disaster

Thursday 20th March 2008

Survey reveals 47% of solicitors’ instructions for Home Information Pack (HIP) come directly from sellers

Tuesday 18th March 2008

Law Society says implementation of non-doms proposals could harm the legal sector

Thursday 13th March 2008

Law Society protects in-house lawyers

Monday 10th March 2008

Law Society to issue advice to solicitors of the threat of mortgage fraud

Friday 7th March 2008

Law Society and solicitors more effective says Lord Chancellor

Thursday 6th March 2008

Law Society and NSPCC slam plans for 2500% rise in court fees for vulnerable children

Thursday 28th February 2008

Law Society joins call for immediate closure of Guantanamo Bay

Thursday 28th February 2008

Law Society calls for Coherent Legal Framework for Surveillance

Friday 22nd February 2008

Law Society survey reveals opposition to Best Value Tendering for legal aid

Thursday 21st February 2008

Law Society plans European Court intervention to defend the right to client confidentiality

Monday 18th February 2008

Law Society fear for homeowners after rogue HIPs emerge

Wednesday 13th February 2008

Law Society reaction to bugging of solicitors conversations with clients

Tuesday 12th February 2008

Law Society supports Prime Minister's decision to use phone tap evidence in court

Wednesday 6th February 2008

Law Society to start talks with Ministry of Justice and LSC over Unified Contract

Friday 1st February 2008

Guide to the Treaty of Lisbon

Tuesday 29th January 2008

Law Society on governments latest anti-terror plans

Friday 25th January 2008

Law Society steps in to help protect international lawyers

Thursday 24th January 2008

Homeowners must make HIPs a top priority says Law Society

Friday 18th January 2008

Young lawyers debate: is human rights law relevant in combating poverty and social injustice?

Thursday 10th January 2008

Money Laundering comment

Tuesday 11th December 2007

Law Society marks human rights day

Monday 10th December 2007

Legal Aid: BVT comment

Monday 10th December 2007

Law Society statement in response to planned extension of the period of pre-charge detention

Friday 7th December 2007

New faces at Law Society to drive change

Tuesday 4th December 2007

100% Law Society victory on unified contract for legal aid practitioners: LSC refused permission to appeal to Lords

Thursday 29th November 2007

YOUNG LAWYERS PRO BONO AWARDS 2007 WINNERS

Thursday 15th November 2007

Law Society challenges SRA over CDS Direct waiver

Thursday 15th November 2007

Law Society petition to condemn suspension of the rule of law in Pakistan

Thursday 15th November 2007

Solicitors undertake £338 worth of free legal services

Monday 12th November 2007

Solicitors Unite in Condemnation of the Suspension of the Rule of Law in Pakistan

Friday 9th November 2007

Complaints Performance Improving Steadily, says Law Society Chief Executive

Wednesday 7th November 2007

Law Society launches appeal on behalf of lawyers in Zimbabwe

Thursday 1st November 2007

Pro Bono Matters

Thursday 1st November 2007

Law Society comment: Legal Services Bill

Tuesday 30th October 2007

Winners of the Law Society Excellence Awards

Thursday 25th October 2007

Law Society steps in to help prevent breakdown of rule of law in Zimbabwe

Sunday 21st October 2007

Scott-Moncrieff, Harbour & Sinclair short-listed for Prestigious Legal Awards

Thursday 18th October 2007

Outstanding Law Firm short-listed for Prestigious Legal Awards

Tuesday 16th October 2007

Lawyers commit to environmental sustainability

Sunday 7th October 2007

Law Society secures expedited Court of Appeal hearing over threat to access to justice

Sunday 7th October 2007

International Business Chooses England and Wales as their Jurisdiction of Choice for Dispute Resolution

Thursday 4th October 2007

Countdown to Excellence

Tuesday 2nd October 2007

Women solicitors organisation offers Paternity Helpline

Wednesday 26th September 2007

Supplementary evidence to the Home Affairs Committee Inquiry into Counter-terrorism Proposals

Wednesday 26th September 2007

Law Society Practice Note on Lasting Power of Attorney

Tuesday 25th September 2007

Pro Bono Matters

Monday 24th September 2007

Law Society strengthens UK/Shanghai co-operation in the Legal Sector

Monday 24th September 2007

Law Society pushes for fair deal on Criminal Legal Aid Contract

Thursday 20th September 2007

Akzo Nobel judgment: European Court wrong to live in the past says Law Society

Sunday 16th September 2007

Law Society backs DLA Piper complaint to OFT on government work

Sunday 16th September 2007

New Editor for Law Society Gazette

Thursday 30th August 2007

Law Society statement regarding use of personal searches in HIPs

Tuesday 21st August 2007

Evaluate HIPs properly before extending scheme further says Law Society

Thursday 16th August 2007

Law Society Judicial Review Pushes LSC to Defer Changes to Criminal Contract

Saturday 4th August 2007

Law Society Secures Court Win on Legal Aid

Thursday 26th July 2007

PC fee stays the same

Sunday 22nd July 2007

Law Society claims legal aid victory as Government commitments secured on impact assessments for minorities

Thursday 19th July 2007

A leader of the entire profession

Wednesday 18th July 2007

Law Society Pushes for Fast and Fair Settlement of Personal Injury Claims

Wednesday 18th July 2007

Hudson boosts his legal aid team

Sunday 15th July 2007

Law Society to offer compensation advances to miners

Tuesday 10th July 2007

Poles not playing fair on free markets

Sunday 8th July 2007

Law Society Charity Donation Helps University Research Centre in Law and IT

Wednesday 27th June 2007

UK Lawyers to play key role in promoting peace and human rights in Colombia

Thursday 21st June 2007

Law Society statement on Government response to the Constitutional Affairs Select Committee report

Thursday 21st June 2007

Solicitors Deliver Pro Bono Boost

Wednesday 20th June 2007

Law Society launches AML directory

Monday 18th June 2007

Solicitors' FTSE 100 Scheme to Raise Diversity Awareness

Wednesday 13th June 2007

Leading lawyers fight over the future of the legal profession

Tuesday 12th June 2007

Law Society Launches Supporting Solicitors Marketing Campaign

Monday 11th June 2007

The Great Pro Bono Debate - The British Legal System in Practice

Wednesday 6th June 2007

Treasury rethink on draft money laundering regulations

Monday 4th June 2007

Law Society launches Excellence Awards

Sunday 3rd June 2007

EU backs Law Society anti money laundering campaign

Sunday 3rd June 2007

Law Society tackles Government on legal aid

Sunday 3rd June 2007

Ministry of Justice acts on Law Society concerns about very high cost cases

Thursday 31st May 2007

LAW SOCIETY STEPS IN TO PROTECT HIGH STREET FIRMS

Monday 28th May 2007

The Great Pro Bono Debate

Wednesday 23rd May 2007

Hudson builds his team

Monday 21st May 2007

Government in disarray over HIPs says Law Society

Monday 21st May 2007

Law Society Defends Minority Solicitors

Tuesday 8th May 2007

Government proposals collapsing under weight of informed criticism

Monday 30th April 2007

Wake up call for Government on HIPs

Monday 30th April 2007

Law Society sets out its priorities for opening markets

Thursday 26th April 2007

Human Rights Lawyers come together to remember Graham Turnbull

Monday 23rd April 2007

ETHNIC MINORITY LAWYERS TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS AND THE LEGAL SERVICES COMMISSION TO DEFEND COMMUNITIES’ RIGHT TO ACCESS TO JUSTICE

Monday 23rd April 2007

MPs put legal aid case to Government

Sunday 22nd April 2007

Law Society steps in to defend solicitor’s human rights

Sunday 22nd April 2007

Law Society victory over small claims limit

Thursday 19th April 2007

Minority Lawyers’ Conference - “Delivering Change Through Diversity”

Wednesday 4th April 2007

Legal Aid Motion Passed Unanimously

Wednesday 28th March 2007

Home Office split

Wednesday 28th March 2007

99% of firms not happy with the unified contract

Monday 26th March 2007

London firms being outperformed in profit stakes

Monday 26th March 2007

Peers scupper Government plans to remove juries in fraud trials

Wednesday 21st March 2007

City lawyers warn new money laundering regulations threaten private equity funds

Tuesday 20th March 2007

Government not ready for HIPs says Law Society

Friday 16th March 2007

Government cavalier about risks to legal aid

Friday 9th March 2007

Still not a fair deal for solicitors

Tuesday 27th February 2007

“Are you the face of a modern judiciary?”

Monday 26th February 2007

Money laundering regulations still too risky

Thursday 15th February 2007
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