Professional Conduct - Page 2
Axiom Ince director challenges SRA intervention in High Court
Shyam Mistry denies knowledge of alleged wrongdoing in appeal against “draconian” suspension by regulator
SRA suspends Axiom Ince head Pragnesh Modhwadia
Modhwadia and two other directors of fast-growing UK firm prohibited from practising as solicitors
One in 10 law firms find unenforceable clauses in NDAs despite SRA clampdown, study finds
Survey shows that more than a third of lawyers were unaware of UK regulator’s 2018 warning notice
UK government extends Russian sanctions to include City legal advice
Business lawyers barred from advising on deals that would benefit Russian economy
‘Time for a fresh start’ – legal profession calls for reset of flagging justice system after Raab quits as Lord Chancellor
Former criminal barrister Alex Chalk KC takes reins after bullying allegations against predecessor are upheld
Professional vandalism or conscientious objection: UK lawyers' eco-declaration sparks national debate over 'cab-rank' rule
Barristers' pledge not to take instructions relating to fossil fuel projects criticised by Bar Council head and could lead to disciplinary action
Baker McKenzie's Belgium head departs as firm completes review into Brussels office discrimination claims
Global giant to assemble new management team after allegations surfaced in email from departing lawyer to colleagues
Legal ethics academic enlisted to advise on compensation scheme for Post Office scandal victims
Richard Moorhead joins independent board advising on scheme for postmasters whose settlement was swallowed up by legal costs
UK legal regulator calls on law firms to do more to combat SLAPPs
Review by Solicitors Regulation Authority finds lack of policies and training to protect against abusive litigation
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New Bar Council chair champions independent Bar and calls for regulatory reform
Commercial silk Nick Vineall KC’s speech will ruffle feathers at Bar’s oversight and frontline regulators
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Former Law Society president cleared of misconduct
David Greene seeks to ‘draw a line’ under ten-year dispute after ruling by Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
‘Engage with the training – someday it may save your job’: top tips for partners to avoid sexual misconduct risk
Clare Murray, Andrew Pavlovic and Beth Hale of employment law specialists CM Murray offer practical advice for partners to protect themselves against sexual misconduct allegations
IBA launches major project examining lawyers' role as ethical gatekeepers
Project announced following ‘sustained charges levied against the profession’ relating to perceived greenwashing and facilitation of illicit financial activity
Ex-Dechert London partner leaked details of client investigation to press, judge rules
UK court finds in favour of former mining client ENRC after closely watched 47-day hearing
Regulator withdraws case against junior lawyer who left documents on train
Decision prompted by new medical evidence in case that put spotlight on mental health in UK profession
Ex-Gibson Dunn partner fails to overturn disbarment for misleading court
Appeal by Peter Gray in high-profile Djibouti case founders after judge rules case against him was ‘very strong’
Regulator drops probe into ex-Freshfields partner’s review of rape allegation at UBS
Magic Circle UK firm welcomes closure with no further action of long-running SRA investigation
Litigation Capital Management dismisses executive vice-chair for alleged misconduct over expenses
Employment of leading figure within funding community terminated over 'significant violation of internal company policies'
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Bar Council pledges action as survey of barristers records sharp increase in bullying
Proportion of English and Welsh practitioners reporting incidents of bullying, harassment and discrimination rises by 9% to 30%
Law Society of New South Wales launches online sexual harassment awareness platform
Portal aims to tackle harassment, discrimination and victimisation through training and other support
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