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The legal sector is a powerhouse of growth and innovation and should be a priority in the UK government’s new industrial strategy.

My client was the sole executor and beneficiary of an estate. A trustee in bankruptcy wants me to confirm the money was paid to my client. Do I need consent to share this information?

Invest 2035 is the government’s new industrial strategy. It sets out a 10-year plan for achieving the highest sustained economic growth in the G7, one of the Labour Party’s five missions for Britain.

I am a retired solicitor now employed as in-house counsel for a limited company litigant. Can I represent my employer in court?

To coincide with Disability History Month, the Law Society of England and Wales has published guidance on disability terminology and language to support employers and employees in the workplace.

An absolute disregard of the rule of law and dismantling of the justice system in Iran has left lawyers subject to systemic persecution.

The end of your period of training and being admitted as a solicitor is exciting. This is your reward for the resilience and hard work that got you through the years at university, law school and the ...

The Law Society is the independent professional body for solicitors. Our vision is to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and Wales. Maximise your ...

To be a successful solicitor, you need more than excellent legal knowledge. You must also develop the soft skills you need in your day-to-day work. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) uses ...

The Law Society is the independent professional body for solicitors. Our vision is to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and Wales. Maximise your ...

It covers all types of criminal law work. You must have the accreditation to be included on local duty solicitor rotas under the Criminal Defence Service Duty Solicitor Arrangements 2001. You must be ...