On the subject of 2022
Construction of London mega-court begins »
On October 18th, 2022 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2022.
By Monidipa Fouzder >> (18 October 2022) Construction has begun on an 18-court complex that represents ‘a vision of how justice will work in the future’ according to lord chancellor Brandon Lewis, who unveiled the foundation stones today. The 45,785 sqm development (pictured above), which is being funded and delivered by the City of London […]
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Treat overseas register regime ‘like AML compliance with bells on’, solicitors told »
On October 14th, 2022 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2022.
By Monidipa Fouzder >> (14 October 2022) Solicitors have been advised to tread carefully if asked to help register foreign owners of UK property under government measures to crack down on money laundering. The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 introduced a register of overseas entities, which came into force on 1 August, requiring […]
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Barristers vote for legal aid deal »
On October 10th, 2022 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2022.
By Monidipa Fouzder >> (10 August 2022) Criminal barristers will suspend their strike over legal aid funding after voting to accept the government’s revised £54m offer. The Criminal Bar Association announced this morning that 57% of 2,605 barristers said ‘yes’ to the government’s new deal that will see a 15% fee uplift apply to the […]
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SQE pass rates reveal continuing racial divide »
On October 6th, 2022 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2022.
By Monidipa Fouzder >> (6 October 2022) White candidates still significantly outperform black candidates sitting the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), according to data published by the Solicitors Regulation Authority today. The regulator says it wants the SQE, designed to deliver a single, rigorous assessment for aspiring lawyers, to help support a more diverse profession. However, […]
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‘Problems with your ex?’: McFarlane suggests mediation rebrand »
On October 5th, 2022 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2022.
By Monidipa Fouzder >> (5 October 2022) Family mediation may need a rebrand if it is to play a greater role in keeping warring parents away from court, the president of the family division has suggested. Delivering the John Cornwell lecture at this year’s Family Mediation Association Conference, Sir Andrew McFarlane questioned how well parents […]
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Kwarteng announces permanent stamp duty cut »
On September 23rd, 2022 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2022.
By Monidipa Fouzder >> (23 September 2022) Stamp duty will be cut as part of measures unveiled by the chancellor of the exchequer today to boost the economy. Kwasi Kwarteng said stamp duty cuts, which apply to properties in England, would help get the housing market moving again and help first-time buyers put down roots. […]
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Witnesses can give evidence by WhatsApp, Court of Appeal rules »
On September 22nd, 2022 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2022.
By Sam Tobin >> (21 September 2022) Witnesses can give evidence in criminal trials from outside the UK via WhatsApp when it is ‘in the interests of justice’, the Court of Appeal said today. The popular messaging platform, which uses end-to-end encryption, is ‘capable of being regarded as sufficiently secure’ for giving evidence in open […]
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Firms must deduct 50% from damages to survive fixed costs extension »
On September 20th, 2022 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2022.
By John Hyde >> (20 September 2022) A market expert has warned that firms may have to charge at least 50% of clients’ damages once proposals for fixed costs are introduced. Nick McDonnell, director of costs practice Kain Knight, warned that curtailing recoverable costs will force more firms to make up any shortfall from their […]
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Lawyers should have to warn clients about environmental damage, say campaigners »
On September 16th, 2022 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2022.
By John Hyde >> (16 September 2022) A group of more than 170 members of the legal profession have called for new obligations on lawyers to advise clients about the environmental impact of their business. In an open letter published today, the signatories urged lawyers to use their influence for good and to support clients in transforming […]
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Funeral bank holiday will affect ‘very small number’ of completions »
On September 14th, 2022 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2022.
By Monidipa Fouzder >> Very few completions will be affected by the day of the late Queen’s state funeral being designated a national bank holiday, a conveyancing body has said, as the Law Society issued new guidance for conveyancers. Earlier this week, HM Land Registry published fresh guidance on arrangements in light of Monday becoming […]
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