Travers Smith LLP has seen another spate of partner departures, leaving legal industry experts questioning the City stalwart's strategic direction and the long-term viability of independent law firms banking on private equity clients.
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Travers Smith's Latest Exodus May Be A Red Flag For Strategy

By Marialuisa Taddia

Travers Smith LLP has seen another spate of partner departures, leaving legal industry experts questioning the City stalwart's strategic direction and the long-term viability of independent law firms banking on private equity clients.

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Chambers Won't Send Pupils To London Court After Assault

By William Janes

Garden Court Chambers, a leading London barristers' set, has said it will not be sending pupils to a criminal court in the east of the city after a report of a "serious assault" by security staff against a solicitor.

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Court Staffer Wins Claim That Office Work Was Discriminatory

By Tabitha Burbidge

An administrative officer at a London magistrates court has won her employment tribunal claim accusing the court of unlawfully disciplining her for missing work because of her chronic pain condition.

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POLICY & REGULATION

Lord Chancellor Considers Review Of Legal Services Act

By Marialuisa Taddia

The lord chancellor has said that there is "a growing case" for reviewing the regulation of lawyers' conduct that has come under the spotlight in light of the recent Axiom Ince Ltd. and Post Office scandals.

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PEOPLE

Hill Dickinson Hires Marine Team From Clyde & Co.

By William Janes

Hill Dickinson LLP has announced the hire of a full marine team from rival Clyde & Co. LLP for its Newcastle office, adding the specialty to its offering in the northern city.

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