Category: News

Barrister disbarred for sexually harassing pupil barristers
Inappropriate comments and contact

Junior barrister makes surprise appearance in Gavin & Stacey Christmas special
'Little break from the day job…'

Battle of the fonts: What’s the best typeface for lawyers?
Internet debate

Osborne Clarke lawyer fined £50k over Nadhim Zahawi ‘without prejudice’ email
Breached code but not SLAPP, says tribunal

Serious Fraud Office charges five over Axiom Ince collapse
Allegations involve misuse of £60 million in client cash

Former Osborne Clarke travel manager sanctioned for train ticket fraud
Made 290 false delay claims

The best social media posts of the week
A round-up of online musings, memes and more

Lawyer accused of being Chinese spy loses legal battle with MI5
'Legitimate reasons' behind warning, say top judges

Clifford Chance appoints new London boss
CC lifer Chinwe Odimba-Chapman takes top role

Lord Hodge to step down from Supreme Court in 2025
'Owe it to my wife to step back at this stage of our lives', says deputy president

Magistrate given warning for checking into court on Facebook
Also shared 'politically sensitive' posts

Trainee solicitor bravely shares SQE struggles in viral post
‘Not everyone's path is smooth and easy,' says lawfluencer Maab Saifeldin after failing challenging exam

Top feminist barrister blasts BSB after ‘Boys Club’ tweet charges dropped
Dr Charlotte Proudman criticises regulator as ‘unfit for purpose’ after tribunal dismisses disciplinary case

White & Case’s London office suffers minor flood
Comes amid fancy refurb

‘Boys club’ tweet lands top feminist barrister in disciplinary hearing
Bar Standards Board goes head-to-head with Charlotte Proudman, who accuses them of gender discrimination and double standards

Disgraced human rights lawyer spared jail over legal aid war crime fraud
Phil Shiner gets suspended sentence