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Ex-Locke Lord London partner behind 'dubious' investment scheme struck off and fined £70,000

Partner's conduct demonstrated "complete departure from standards of integrity, probity and trustworthiness expected of a solicitor", SDT rules
5 minute read

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Linklaters criticised by MPs for refusing to discuss role on £1bn Russian energy IPO

Inquiry into Russia influence questions whether magic circle firm's work has left it "entwined in Kremlin corruption"
3 minute read

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Slaughters questioned by MPs over decision to omit partners from gender pay gap reporting

Magic circle HR director appears before parliamentary committee investigating pay gap
4 minute read

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As GDPR looms, international law firms do double duty on compliance

With just three weeks until the 25 May deadline, global firms are still grappling with the challenges presented by the new General Data Protection Regulation
9 minute read

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SRA opens investigation into Dentons amid questions over dismissal of HR manager on maternity leave

Regulator confirms investigation after employment tribunal rules against firm for dismissing recruitment manager
2 minute read

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DWF in line for over £1.3m from Kensington and Chelsea Council for advice on Grenfell fire disaster

Council pays out bulk of legal fees to DWF with a small portion going to Wilkin Chapman and Weightmans
3 minute read

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'An event no firm wants to go through' - new Locke Lord London head turns page on record SDT fine

Locke Lord's new London managing partner James Channo looks to the future after last year's SDT scrutiny
4 minute read

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SRA warns firms not to use NDAs to cover up sexual harassment reporting

Law firm regulator warns firms should not use NDAs to prevent reporting of allegations of serious misconduct such as sexual harassment
3 minute read

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RBS restructuring group report attracts SRA attention amid questions over lawyer secondment conflicts

SRA set to put secondments under scrutiny
5 minute read

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Ex-Slaughters partner admits tax scheme 'error of judgement' in FCA chair appointment hearing

Incoming FCA chairman Charles Randell faces questions over investment in controversial tax scheme
2 minute read

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