City law firms urged to take trainees as US arm set to close London office Legal The City of London Law Society issued a letter to its senior partners, asking for help finding roles for trainee lawyers of a US firm that is closing its City office.
UK must promote English law brand as more contracts drawn up in Europe, City lawyers warn LAW More must be done to promote the “brand of English law”, City Lawyers have warned, following concerns that major corporate contracts are being written up under laws in other European nations.
English lawyers in Europe still face huge challenges after Brexit, legal chief warns LEGAL SECTOR English lawyers working in Europe continue to face a host of issues following the UK’s exit from the European Union, the president of Law Society of England and Wales has said, warning it could impact the appeal of working with English Law.
Exiled Hong Kong activist: HSBC ‘short-sighted’ for lobbying Sunak to ease China crackdown May 13, 2024 A leading Hong Kong pro-democracy activist has called major firms like HSBC and Standard Chartered "short-sighted" for lobbying the UK government to ease its planned clampdowns on China.
Our legal system is a bastion of Britain but it needs reform and yes, even AI July 17, 2023 The rule of law is crucial for the City’s global business reputation but the industry must also work with technological advances like AI.
Law Society backs calls to smash City’s ‘class ceiling’ by boosting social mobility November 30, 2022 The Law Society today backed calls to break the “class ceiling” by boosting social mobility in the City. The solicitors’ body came out in support of the City of London’s push towards 50 per cent of senior leaders in the financial and professional services sector coming from non-professional backgrounds. The Law Society said it [...]
Cash is King: New banknotes of King Charles III enter circulation, but it may be a while before you see one June 5, 2024 Banknotes carrying a portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time, but with a move towards a cashless society, it may be some time before you see the note in person
Blur drummer and Labour candidate Dave Rowntree in class action lawsuit over royalties April 4, 2024 Dave Rowntree is named on a collective proceedings claim form filed to the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) against British music copyright collective Performing Rights Society (PRS).
Fraud isn’t a victimless crime and we mustn’t treat it as though it is March 11, 2024 Fraud might not hit the headlines often, but that doesn't mean it's not a pressing issue, writes Chris Hayward.
Businesses Host 280 Female Students To Shine a Light on Careers in The City March 12, 2024 Last week the Square Mile hosted 280 young people for We Can Be 2024, allowing them to gain an exclusive glimpse into some of The City’s most prominent businesses. Part of The Lord Mayor’s Appeal’s aim to create A Better City For All, the annual initiative matches 18 schools from London and Suffolk with 18 [...]