Intensive lobbying and government backtracking have transformed the Legal Services Act, says Simon Young
SOLICITORS CODE OF CONDUCT 2007 >>
MINIMUM INTERRUPTION TO CLIENT BUSINESS >>
ABSENCES WITHIN FIRMS >>
MONEY LAUNDERING RULES >>
IDENTITY CHECKS >>
PEPS >>
Solicitors code of conduct >>
independence and public interest >>
good standard of service >>
Solicitor's code of conduct, Statements of principle, Client care and costs information, Management requirements
Simon Young considers how firms can prosper in a changing legal landscape
business plan—update annually
legal aid review—strategic choices
legal services bill—alternative business structures
Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire
Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire
Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London