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Social purpose law firm, Anthony Collins, has announced the appointment of new legal director, Joe Mulrenan from HCR Law,…
Birmingham Law Society has sworn in its 2024/5 President, Richard Port MBE of George Green LLP, at its Annual General…
Birmingham Law Society has launched it’s 2025 Legal Awards, its annual search for the top talent within the region’s legal…
In recent years, the legal sector has experienced a profound transformation, spearheaded by the rise of government-funded solicitor apprenticeships and…
10% discount for Birmingham Law Society members until 31 October 2024 with code BLS10 AlphaBiolabs is a leading UKAS-accredited and…
With the reliance on AI becoming more and more commonplace, LEAP continues to innovate and empower legal practitioners with new…
The Birmingham Law Society is once again celebrating excellence in the legal profession with its 2024 awards for trainee solicitors….
In an evolving legal landscape, law firms continually seek ways to nurture talent and enhance their workforce. An integral part…
Lina Handa (née Passi) passed away in June. Lina devoted her career to law, working at Manby Steward, Brindley, Twist,…
An innovative collaboration aiming to empower firms on their path to Net Zero emissions. Landmark Information Group announces a new…
The Law Society of England and Wales has today announced it will hold a special general meeting (SGM) on Tuesday…
The Access Project supports pupils from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities. We are looking for undergraduates, postgraduates, staff, and…
Mills & Reeve is growing its team as they move into a new office location this week, with four new…
A barristers’ chambers founded in Birmingham more than 100 years ago has put down new roots in the city. No5…
Landmark’s Commercial Property Trends Report provides a view of the commercial property transaction pipeline in England, Wales and Scotland. Our…
Birmingham Law Society (BLS) is proud to launch its 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Scheme (DIS). BLS first launched its DIS…
The introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) has opened new doors for legal firms and aspiring solicitors. Through the…
I have worked in private practice and as an in-house lawyer for many years now and a recent expression got…
If you are looking to dispose of unwanted but still useful legal textbooks, the International Law Book Facility (ILBF) would…
National law firm for life and business Shakespeare Martineau has announced nine promotions across a variety of teams and locations,…
The Law Society’s public affairs and campaigns team is at the heart of our work influencing the government, parliament, and…
Excello Law, a leading corporate and commercial law firm, is delighted to announce its upcoming event, Excello Unplugged Birmingham. This…
The winners of the 22nd Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards have been announced with Shereen Johal, Shoosmiths LLP (Birmingham) scooping…
CONVEYANCERS SHOULD PREPARE NOW TO MINIMISE IMPACT AND MAXIMISE OPPORTUNITY The Spring Budget is just around the corner, and economic…
The legal sector is undergoing a significant transformation towards more accessible and diverse pathways into the profession. Leading this change…
Did you know that 51% of all UK barristers are white men and only 18% of practicing UK lawyers are…
Help our President Alice Kinder with her fundraising efforts for the Social Mobility Foundation. Alice will be hosting a quiz…
National law firm Mills & Reeve has recently celebrated over 25 years in the region by announcing the relocation of…
In recent years, the legal profession in the United Kingdom has undergone a significant transformation with the introduction of the…
Continuing its strategic pursuit of growth and excellence, VWV proudly announces the appointment of two new dynamic directors to its…
70 individuals and firms have been recognised in Birmingham Law Society’s annual Legal Awards shortlist, which has been announced today….
The Joint V Law Societies (Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester) have submitted the below letter to the LSB. The…
What is Datalaw’s Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship? Datalaw’s Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship is a program designed to guide graduates through the process…
Have you checked your salary and compensation package recently? IDEX Consulting, recruitment and business consultancy, are proud to launch their…
In the evolving landscape of legal education and training, Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeships have emerged as a transformative pathway. For…
Dan Braithwaite has joined Mills & Reeve as a principal associate from Pinsent Masons to support the firm’s fast growing…
Birmingham Law Society is thrilled to announce the launch of one of our flagship initiatives, the Birmingham Law Society vacation…
The most important document you will ever sign is your Will. Careful consideration and trusted advice from a Solicitor can…
Having specialised in probate disputes for over 15 years I have seen far too many family members fall out over…
There is a well-worn saying in the business world that if you aren’t growing, then you’re moving backwards; standing still…
We are delighted that 2023 has been another successful year for St Ives Chambers as we further our reputation as…
Have you been thinking about a lateral move to a new firm? We know there are law firm partners across…
With over 50 merger deals completed within the last 20 years, 2023 continues to be an excellent year for Ortus…
Each year, Kang & Co Solicitors works with a regional or national charity to raise funds during that specific year….
The run-up to the Christmas holidays and the new year period can be challenging for law firms’ cashflow. Employees are…
HCR’s Birmingham city-centre location places us firmly at the heart of the UK’s second city. As a full-service law firm,…
A strange title for a lawyer who for over 30 years has been involved in corporate law, but all will…
4-5 Gray’s Inn Square Chambers is delighted to announce that is has 32 individual rankings across 11 different practice areas…
A stellar year for barristers across the practice groups at 3PB Barristers has been recognised by Legal 500 with 145…
We are pleased to announce that Datalaw has become a new proud sponsor of the Birmingham Law Society. As an…
Full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau has announced its sponsorship of the Solihull Barons ice hockey club for the 2023/24 season….
A Lichfield firm of family-run solicitors is celebrating one of its paralegals reaching a career milestone in one of its…
Birmingham Law Society has launched it’s 2024 Legal Awards, its annual search for the top talent within the regions legal…
The largest regional law society outside of London, last night we swore in our youngest ever President, Alice Kinder at…
Two talented young people are on the road to forging a successful career in law, thanks to a scheme launched…
The College of Legal Practice is delighted to announce the publishing of the College’s first Secrets to SQE Success Guide,…
Dear BLS members, After its previous success led by its founder Eileen Schofield and a pandemic induced break, we are…
BMet offer a range of apprenticeships that can benefit your business. Did you know there is an apprenticeship for employers…
Birmingham Law Society (BLS) is proud to launch its 2023 Diversity and Inclusion Scheme (DIS). BLS first launched its DIS…
“JM Glendinning (JMG) Professional Risks is pleased to be able to sponsor the Birmingham Law Society. Having been established in…
Being a lawyer comes with its own set of unique challenges like working long hours and facing constant pressure to…
The firm joins a select club of only 6% of 50,000 assessed organisations awarded the coveted platinum status. The Investors…
The Sir Barry Jackson Trust funds small-scale, touring and educational theatre projects in the West Midlands. Based on money left…
15 June is Social Mobility Awareness Day. This day exists to promote wider conversations about social mobility and to encourage…
Catriona Attride, Bhavini Washington-Smith and Sarah Gale join from Gateley to continue the growth of Mills & Reeve’s private client…
The Birmingham office of national law firm Mills & Reeve is hosting an in-person event to bring together local businesses…
The Access Project have been enabling young people from underrepresented backgrounds to realise…
A lawyer from Bevan Brittan’s Birmingham office has been invited to join a prestigious national committee. Senior Associate and clinical…
It is now well established that there is significant unmet legal need for accessible legal information about common legal problems….
Simon Garbett joins Mills & Reeve’s Birmingham office with a breadth of existing knowledge and experience in the marketplace. He…
Members of the local legal profession will join forces on Monday 5th June for the Legal Walk to raise money…
The Ministry of Justice and the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) are working on a project to modernise Lasting…
We are pleased to let you know that The College of Legal Practice’s latest round of SQE scholarships has now…
Ever felt stuck? I have. I remember feeling like I was sinking in quicksand many times in my life… In…
The end of life (EOL) for Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 is fast approaching, with the official EOL date…
A family-run Staffordshire law firm is celebrating as one of its specialist team continues to carve out an impressive career…
The Birmingham judiciary are implementing a scheme aimed at increasing diversity within the legal profession and the judiciary. Under the…
The winners of the 21st Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards have been announced with Fiona Farrell, Irwin Mitchell LLP scooping…
58 individuals and firms have been recognised in Birmingham Law Society’s annual Legal Awards shortlist, which has been announced today….
The members of the Birmingham Law Society Consultation Committee have decided upon a new name for the Committee. It…
Do you want to make a difference? The Birmingham Law Society’s Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage (REACH) network is an…
In the year that firms battled to move forward from the pandemic, Plume PR were faced with a new set…
The Court of Protection Practitioners Association (CoPPA) are running to canvas views and experiences about the serious impact of the…
The Birmingham Judiciary have in recent months set up a judicial committee with the aim of improving diversity within the…
The Birmingham Law Society Professional Regulation Committee has responded to the SRA discussion paper on Consumer Protection for Post six-year…
The ULaw mentoring scheme is an essential opportunity for University of Law students – many of whom lack contacts within…
Andre Minnaar and Melissa Southall are two very experienced and well-respected practitioners, who have developed an outstanding immigration practice, dealing…
Given recent events you could be forgiven for expecting Christmas to feature Santa ram-raiding a toy shop on a sleigh…
This year’s Legal500 recognises the variety and diversity of talented professionals who have overcome significant hurdles post-covid to keep their…
After a string of successful client wins, full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau has expanded its residential development offering in the…
What is a lasting power of attorney and why is it important? A power of attorney is a document that…
Each year Motoring & Criminal defence law firm Kang & Co Solicitors supports a local charity throughout the year and…
“Investor uncertainty”, “falling pound”, “promised tax cuts” “funded by government savings” are all familiar phrases which are no longer headline…
Harrison Clark Rickerbys (HCR) scooped 10 top band rankings for Birmingham and the West Midlands. This also includes three rising…
The Birmingham centre for 3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) is five this year! Since 3PB opened in Birmingham in 2016,…
We are delighted that 2022 has been one of St Ives Chambers most successful years to date, as we further…
The past 12 months have been yet another hugely successful and highly productive period for Chambers. A highlight of the…
Clerksroom Chambers, the leading national barristers’ chambers, has recruited Matthew Wildish from 3 Paper Buildings (3PB) to the newly created…
Ortus Group has more than 18 years experience in mergers, acquisitions and executive search for law firms. The team provides…
As the legal sector continues to evolve, the days of lifelong careers with the same law firm have become a…
Sydney Mitchell LLP, Top Tier Legal 500 Law Firm recently celebrated the opening of their new offices in Birmingham city…
The Birmingham Law Society Consultation Committee has responded to the SRA discussion paper on Financial Penalties: Detail of New Approach….
Earlier this year, Landmark Information Group joined the Pledge to Net Zero initiative and committed to meeting science-based targets that…
The new President of Birmingham Law Society has pledged to make the legal profession more inclusive by focusing on social…
Universities of Chester and Central Lancashire are involved with a QWE-related project. The survey is part of a national…
The head of a respected Lichfield family law firm is to help the next generation of budding lawyers to follow…
Produced for over 20 years by the Law Society’s Law Management Section, the Financial Benchmaking survey is widely…
On 15th September 2022 the Civil Procedure Rules will be updated (final sign off dependant) to state that solicitors responding…
Authorised push payment fraud is where a payer is deceived or defrauded into authorising a payment to a criminal….
The Law Society have released a press release on the SRA’s discussion paper on the future of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund…
Two law firms have joined forces to help talented young people from disadvantaged backgrounds forge a legal career. Higgs…
The Commonwealth Games must provide a legacy for the legal industry to join together in order to tackle the multiple…
The Law Society have been informed about differing performance levels with some grants taking eight weeks to issue while others can…
Guidance has been published on how solicitors can best deal with the risks associated with accepting undertakings given by corporate…
More solicitors in England’s second city are being called on to support vulnerable people through ongoing crises both in Birmingham…
26 Jul: EU Speed Limiters Alone Will Not Tackle Speeding on UK Roads, Says Driving Offence Solicitor
A legal expert who specialises in driving law has said that any new speed limiting technology must be supported by…
A former client turned employee of SIFA Fireside – Birmingham’s main day centre for homeless and vulnerably housed people –…
Cuts to legal aid mean thousands of people every year are going through court alone. Without representation, people are left…
Ideal for practicing lawyers and other legal professionals wishing to increase their understanding of international commercial arbitration, CIArb’s leading training…
In a changing world where businesses and their employees have grown used to working from home, cybercrime is on the…
Preliminary notice is given that elections of members of the Council will take place for the constituencies and special interest…
A group of dedicated community and corporate supporters from across the West Midlands have been officially recognised at Midlands Air…
A free to attend legal conference hosted by Birmingham Law Society, Commonwealth Lawyers Association and University of Birmingham, will…
Western Union Business Solutions provides us with monthly market insight into global currencies. The June reports outline the key events…
A legal conference hosted by Birmingham Law Society, Commonwealth Lawyers Association and University of Birmingham, will explore equality and diversity…
Credit: Unsplash • The Career Welfare Index by Phoenix Health & Safety reveals the best and worst jobs for health, pay,…
As data reveals UK legal firms often fail to deliver the personal touch – a new guide has been launched…
Legal mental health charity LawCare has extended its online chat service for legal professionals from one to four days a…
An experienced lawyer, who has devoted his career to supporting domestic abuse victims, is urging legal professionals across the UK…
Recognising the achievements of Birmingham’s legal talent, the winners of Birmingham Law Society’s Legal Awards were announced on Thursday night….
As the world emerges out of the COVID-19 pandemic economy, the opportunity for IP firms to help future proof their…
At the start of 2021 there were 5.5 million small businesses, but this was down by 6.5% on the previous…
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Sydney Mitchell’s litigation team is renowned for fighting its clients’ corner and always try to get the best result for…
Andre Minnaar and Melissa Southall are a shining light for their clients recognised as ‘rising stars’ in the Legal…
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on all facets of daily life, from hybrid working to click and…
Despite being fraught with the new challenges and curveballs we all had to contend with, 2021 proved to be a…
We were delighted to announce the appointment of our former Head of Chambers, Jeremy Weston QC, as a circuit judge…
Sense are a truly brilliant national charity that have supported and enabled the lives of children and adults who have…
Hello, I’m Duncan Craig, Head of Licensing at Citadel Chambers in Birmingham where I have been practising as a barrister…
HCR’s family law team in Birmingham team, “excellent practitioners in their field”, garnered high praise from the Legal 500, confirming…
The Covid-19 pandemic forced the entire legal profession to adopt new ways of working. For Clerksroom, who started working online…
Internationally renowned concert pianist Di Xiao will be sharing her musical talents and talking about the power and importance of…
The world of financial services and wealth management can be complicated. At Punter Southall Wealth we’re here to make sense…
As the impact of Covid continues to be felt across the UK, it’s a matter of some considerable pride to…
The Birmingham office of 3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) continues to go from strength to strength and is by some…
Squire Patton Boggs has advised the world’s leading media real estate and studio services organisation, a joint venture of Hackman…
How to use the Birmingham Law Society Forum The Birmingham Law Society Forum is an area for you to discuss all…
Huge congratulations to Suraj Hallan on receiving this year’s Diversity Inclusion Scheme. Suraj said: “I am absolutely thrilled to have…
A leading firm of patent and trade mark attorneys has become one of the latest patrons of the Technology Supply…
Redditch Ladies Circle have announced Midlands Air Ambulance Charity as their chosen charity for the year. From June 2021 until…
Strong financial performance in challenging operating conditions Irwin Mitchell has announced an 11th consecutive year of growth for the 2020-21…
Solicitors like us can help charities continue their life-changing work by taking part in Will Aid this year and reap…
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is delighted to announce its popular annual Walk4Life event in Rock, near Kidderminster, is back and…
Court Recognises The Importance Of Looking At The Practical Reality In Landmark Case Addressing Loss Of Financial Dependency Lawyers at…
Financial crime* prevention costs UK financial institutions an average of £374k every year, according to new research from the global…
Squire Patton Boggs has advised on 22 transactions worth £1.35 billion during the first half of 2021. Headline deals included…
It seems obscene to me that almost 200 years after Abolition, modern slavery is as real and current an evil…
Start 2021 with an apprentice! The government recently introduced a range of incentives for employers who are committed to recruiting…
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 202nd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) of the Birmingham Law Society will be held at…
Squire Patton Boggs has advised Croatian Rimac Automobili on its combination with iconic French automotive brand Bugatti Automobiles, a subsidiary…
It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of Christopher James – Past President, Birmingham Law Society…
Billion-dollar unicorn ideas sought for new fully-funded new product development programme £1.2 million worth of funding for software development up…
An opportunity had arisen to join a fantastic Charity as a Board Trustee, – The Charity is a Youth Engagement Specialists…
Birmingham Law Society’s Criminal Law Committee has responded to the new West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner’s call for evidence….
Are you a trainee solicitor and commenced your training contract in the calendar year 2020? Did you pass your Legal…
Three Year Deal Confirms Law Firm As Choice For Sports Governing Bodies Irwin Mitchell has been announced as the Official…
Western Union Business Solutions and Birmingham Law Society have agreed a sponsorship to offer specialist currency and payments expertise to…
This subject has long been controversial. When formal arrangements for the introduction of business were first permitted by the Solicitors’…
Cyber Crime is a clear and present danger to all in connected to Private, Public and third sector organisations. Globally…
The thought of investing can sometimes be quite daunting because it puts the pressure on having to think about the…
Headed by Gareth O’Hara, Senior Partner, the Wilkes Partnership’s Corporate Team has advised Redditch based Quattro Pensions in a deal…
Qualified barrister, tax, estate planning, wills and trusts specialist Alana Graham, has joined regional law firm Lodders in its top-ranking…
New rules making it easier for commercial premises to be converted into homes to help revitalise England’s high streets and…
The Birmingham office of law firm Mills & Reeve is celebrating after being featured in the top 10 places to…
ichard Ollive, financial consultant at Wesleyan Group, the specialist financial services mutual doctors, dentists, teachers and lawyersexplores how lawyers can…
In 2021, it’s anticipated that two new law firms will open every working day. To help these budding startups to…
Just before Easter Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announced a package of measures to revitalise England’s high streets and town centres….
By Bronwyn Townsend, Senior Marketing Manager, InfoTrack Increased access to the internet has bred a culture of instant gratification over…
Many privileges come with being a private client lawyer. We form strong bonds with our clients and pursue interesting work…
The Birmingham Law Society Consultation Committee has responded to the SRA Consultation on Professional Indemnity Insurance – cyber cover The…
Law firm Shakespeare Martineau has appointed heavy-weight education and real estate partner Clive Read as it’s head of Birmingham. Winner…
Would your Chambers like to help provide work experience to Black students and graduates? 1. 10,000 Black Interns (“10KBI”) is…
The Criminal Law Committee has responded to the Ministry of Justice Independent review of criminal legal aid: Call for Evidence The…
Midlands law firm the Wilkes Partnership has announced a round of six promotions as it sets its sights on another…
DWF appoints Birmingham partners to global leadership positions DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced…
Irwin Mitchell has promoted 19 to partner and 75 to associate and senior associate roles. The 19 new partners cover…
The Birmingham office of top 50 law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper has announced its latest senior appointments. Partners Adam McGiveron…
The Birmingham Law Society Dispute Resolution Committee has responded to the Ministry of Justice Judicial Review: Proposals for Reform. The…
Birmingham’s legal community celebrated the achievements and commitment of its peers last night, after the winners of the prestigious Legal…
The DWF Foundation (also referred to as the Foundation) is an independent charity, founded by DWF Law LLP. It has…
A Birmingham solicitor who survived a heart attack has been announced as the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) first Business Ambassador…
The Civil Justice Council review of guideline hourly rates has been eagerly anticipated by litigators, given that the rates have not…
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) has had a successful start to its Air30 Airbase Challenge with participants clocking up more…
Closure of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund The Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) will stop accepting new claims after 30 September 2021….
Nominations for this year’s Legal Awards have been announced by Birmingham Law Society, with the annual celebratory event taking place…
Landmark has provided planning application information for residential conveyancing through Plansearch and Plansearch Plus for many years. Landmark information was…
In what has been a challenging past twelve months there were many positives gained for No5, including the announcement of…
Barristers’ chambers wishing to be at the forefront in a post-Covid world must focus on education, training, the tech revolution…
Private Client lawyers looking to develop relationships with financial planners have a lot to consider, not least of which is…
Notwithstanding the huge challenges of the past year, it is especially pleasing that St Ives Chambers has continued to experience…
The Birmingham centre for 3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) continues to go from strength to strength and is the fastest…
Experience, dedication and a commitment to excellence in their advice and support for clients means that Harrison Clark Rickerbys’ family…
Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce the promotion of two senior lawyers to the Birmingham partnership. Michelle Adams (Real…
The annual Legal Walks are set to return in-person for 2021 – government guidelines permitting Walks will take place in…
Technology has been the solution to many challenges during COVID-19. Professionally, in the legal sector to conduct virtual hearings and…
Kang & Co Solicitors, a law firm based in Birmingham City Centre which specialises in representing clients for the full…
The hospitality and events industry has felt the brute force of the COVID pandemic since the introduction of the first…
In my previous article I set out some of the changes that the Law Commission has recommended to facilitate the…
As we were growing up, many of us were told “If you work hard, you will be successful and that…
By Ian Marriott, Director, INDEX Midlands Virtual working is now commonplace and is set to continue to some extent, on…
Without doubt it has been a year like no other for holidays, most of us have not taken our usual…
Members of Birmingham Law Society have been donating funds to ensure every primary school in the city has a copy…
The Birmingham Law Society, Race Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage (REACH) subcommittee is pleased to announce the winner of the 2020…
After an enforced, 12-month hiatus thanks to COVID-19, we are thrilled to bring you the brand new edition of Legal…
Wednesday 3rd March was a momentous day for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, as the first spade entered the ground to…
BLS Council member Alice Kinder has commented on accent bias in the law in the Law Society Gazette. But why…
Birmingham Law Society employment law committee has responded to two consultations published by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial…
For many law firms, the future is hybrid. A combination of remote, in-office, and on-the-move working is expected to become…
National Charity And Law Firm Joined Forces On Webinar A team of expert lawyers joined forces with a national charity…
Charity Partnership Set To Launch This Month Law firm Irwin Mitchell has joined forces with Brainwave to become the charity’s…
Want to be part of a vibrant, interesting and creative group of people who oversee the Governance of a…
One of the West Midlands leading law firms is looking to capitalise on significant growth in its Wills, Trusts and…
In the past year, a year of huge change, challenge and uncertainty, Common Purpose UK has created new, virtual leadership…
VWV approach, the free law firm referral and support network operated by national law firm VWV, welcomed James Shepherd as…
The Birmingham Law Society Consultation Committee has responded to the Legal Services Board consultation on the Board’s strategy for the…
A client who posted unsubstantiated defamatory claims about the law firm Summerfield Browne on a review website has been ordered…
As we experience the first-ever Blue Monday in lockdown, employers must ensure a dialogue is established with employees if there…
Cherie Blair CBE, QC became a barrister in 1976 and Queen’s Counsel in 1995. In 1999, she was appointed a recorder…
Compliance should be neither an afterthought nor a burden – it should be a natural consequence of running your law…
The UK housing market is flourishing at present, a predication few would have made during the murky depths of lockdown…
Sarah Deacon, Area Manager for Wesleyan Financial Services (WFS) who specialises in providing financial advice to lawyers, explains the top…
What does 2021 have in store for us? With so much to choose from, here are ten of the significant…
ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance and is a set of factors that assess how an organisation impacts on…
“If I hear that bloody word again…” Words from one of my clients last year on the board of directors…
In July 2020, the European Court of Justice dealt a major blow to organisations that transfer personal data to the…
A collaboration between the West Midlands’ largest and most well-established businesses and emerging tech firms aims to accelerate a technology…
As a matter of course share purchase agreements contain clauses about the notifying of claims. The norm is to see…
The service sector accounts for around 80 percent of the UK economy and makes up more than 40 percent of…
Birmingham-based Anthony Collins Solicitors has appointed its first legal directors as part of a series of promotions which includes three…
Everyone should consider what their wishes are for their assets on their death and seek advice on a will, but…
Law firm Irwin Mitchell is building on its relationship with the Spinal Injuries Association after being appointed the charity’s first…
The service sector accounts for around 80 percent of the UK economy and makes up more than 40 percent of…
Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce that Charlie Frost will become the next managing partner of the firm’s Birmingham…
The Birmingham Law Society reactive comment media initiative has resulted one of our members – Joshua Dubin – being featured…
A number of the West Midlands’/UK’s leading lawyers have admitted that the decline in the UK public’s respect towards the…
Two students are on their way to becoming solicitors, thanks to the diversity inclusion scheme set up by Inez Brown,…
At the beginning of the month, we played host to the Birmingham Law Society’s very first Legal Tech Virtual Forum….
Inez Brown, president of Birmingham Law Society has covered the BLS Big Debate event in the Law Gazette. You can…
During the first national lockdown the housing market saw a period of reduced activity, closely followed by a boom fuelled…
Respect for the law at ‘breaking point’ new survey shows 32.5% of the UK public believe it is acceptable to…
The family team in Shakespeare Martineau’s Birmingham office has seen an uplift in requests for childcare arrangements allowing for equal…
Children’s needs are often overlooked when parents communication has broken down and in conflict. Divorce or separation is a confusing…
Almost one in four Brits have admitted that they will break any lockdown restrictions that attempt to prevent them seeing…
Showing clear signs of recovery in the sector, legal activity in September bounced back to an average of 19% more…
Shivaji Shiva, a charity law specialist at award-winning law firm VWV, has been recognised with the title ‘Legal Influencer’ by…
As lockdown restrictions are beginning to ease, many in the legal sector are thinking about how and when to return…
In recognition of 50-years in the legal profession, Birmingham Law Society has presented Michael Orlik of regional law firm Lodders,…
NALP, the National Association of Licensed Paralegals, has appointed Chantal Cooke to its Board of Directors joining CEO Amanda Hamilton…
WRITTEN BY JAYNE WILLETTS, SOLICITOR ADVOCATE, JAYNE WILLETTS & CO SOLICITORS. During this unusual period whilst most of us have…
The Child Brain Injury Trust is a national charity supporting over 5,000 families affected by childhood acquired brain injury every…
In the summer, I read an article in the Observer newspaper that questioned whether we are facing the imminent end…
Attending a job interview can be a daunting experience, which is hardly surprising when you are being examined under close…
There is a new way to sell probate property, without the estate bearing any of the selling fees and with…
“If ever there was a time for supporting leaders – it’s now” writes Louise Teboul, Operations Director, Common Purpose UK…
Alongside one other partner, Higgs & Sons has been selected to support The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) as its Trusted…
Birmingham Law Society are delighted to announce we are partnering with local customer experience specialists insight6 who work with over…
In 2020 the government exhorted the nation variously to work from home, to return to the work place and then…
Forcing employees to take holiday leave as part of lockdown could be unlawful, according to one of the UK’s leading…
Paralegal apprentice Michelle Blackwell was named ‘Paralegal of the Year (Midlands/North)’ at the virtual ceremony. Michelle is a former winner…
The Birmingham legal sector is a close-knit community and after several years working in the sector and moving firms, you’ll…
Ahead of Stress Awareness Day (4 November), Cheryl Lythgoe, Matron at Benenden Health, shared her tips for employers on how to…
Birmingham lawyers are urging the Government and local authorities to provide clear guidance to residents and businesses, as the city…
The Independent Review of Administrative Law seeks to examine whether Judicial Review strikes the right balance between enabling affected citizens…
The Parenting Apart Programme has been specifically designed to support parents to communicate and to prioritise the emotional wellbeing of…
Birmingham Law Society’s Criminal Law Committee has responded to the Sentencing Council’s consultation on the revised definitive sentencing guidelines for…
The Ministry of Justice propose changing the non-contentious probate rules to make it mandatory for professional users (solicitors and other…
Written by Brownwen Still I have this month stood down as chair of the Board of Trustees of LawCare and…
By Amanda Hamilton, NALP If you are wondering what to do next because you have been made redundant during the…
Lockdown has provided a catalyst for major operational change within the legal sector. The firms that put robust plans in…
By Caroline Spencer-Boulton, NALP Licenced Paralegal, 24:7 Criminal Defence Over the years, there’s been a definite failure by the legal…
By Alex Bishop – partner and co-head of the Birmingham office, Shoosmiths Law firms are not known for embracing change…
We are delighted to have been chosen as the President’s charity this year, we cannot thank Inez Brown enough for…
The SQE has been in development since 2015, with multiple consultations in response to which the Law Society has consistently…
Chair of the Law Society’s Professional Indemnity Insurance Committee Nick Gurney-Champion issues an important warning to solicitors: you should already be arranging…
The Birmingham Law Society’s Dispute Resolution Committee has responded to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) consultation on post-EU reforms for…
As part of the RAC’s continued partnership with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, the company has launched a new affinity scheme,…
Five Missions Made Possible For Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Gulshan Radio, the first and only Asian radio station in the…
The Birmingham Law Society – the oldest Society outside of London – is to, today (28th July 2020), swear-in its…
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Response to Carer’s Leave Consultation The BLS Employment Committee has responded to the Government’s Consultation on Carer’s Leave. Recognising the…
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The day in the life of a relationship manager at the Law Society – Rav Hothi, the Law Society Dear…
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The BAME sub committee is pleased to announce the winner of the inaugural spoken word competition Sana Haris and the…
Will Aid needs you! Will Aid is an annual campaign that takes place every November. Founded in 1988 by solicitors…
Talbots named best law firm to work for in the Black Country Talbots Law has been named as the…
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Financing Law Firms Amidst The Pandemic By Robert Hanna, MD Augusta The impact of coronavirus has put many Law Firms…
A TIME FOR REFLECTION As I sit at my dining table (which has been doubling up as my office over…
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MARKING 100 days since the UK officially went into lockdown (23 March 2020), Shakespeare Martineau is hosting a week of…
One of the largest barristers’ chambers in the country has appointed a well-known QC as Head of Chambers. St Philips…
The law firm Bevan Brittan LLP has been appointed to the legal services framework operated by the Central Housing Investment…
Looking to the future: the Freelancer option Written by Jayne Willetts, Solicitor Advocate, Jayne Willetts & CO Solicitors. With the…
Back to business: Helping law firms along the road to recovery Author: Matthew Newton, Oosha June 2020 The Coronavirus pandemic…
Five things every lawyer should be asking their financial consultant right now Ian Biddle & Richard Olive, Midlands based senior…
Contingency planning with Quill By Julian Bryan, Managing Director, Quill The SRA expects its regulated law firms to ‘continue to…
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Most of the world has been outraged by the death of George Floyd. Sadly his death has highlighted ongoing injustices…
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Birmingham 2022 are looking for an experienced, commercially savvy and diplomatic new hire to join the Organising Committee (OC) as…
Birmingham Law Society has 14 professional committees, dealing with different areas of legal practice and/or areas of common interest to…
Changing Our Lives is a rights-based organisation, that works alongside disabled people and people experiencing mental health difficulties, of all…
This article from The Law Society’s In-house Division looks at the in-house landscape of Birmingham and the Midlands and includes…
By Charles Irvine and Rebecca Farrell 3PB Barristers In recent years the rise of e-commerce has challenged the traditional High…
It is important everyone stays safe, but we shouldn’t shy away from talking about marketing during this time, after all…
While at the start of the year, Brexit was considered as one of our main concerns or risks to the…
I am writing this column as we begin week 4 of the lockdown. My sincerest wish is that, by the…
John Espley, LEAP UK CEO writes about the rise of remote working and the long-term benefits it can bring to…
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Many of us will be working at home for a while which will be challenging. Being out of the office…
Landmark Information Group, the leading provider of information to the UK’s property market, is today welcoming the announcement made by…
The Birmingham Law Society has been asked by HHJ Simon Barker QC and DJ Ingram to update members with regards…
In our ‘virtual travels’ we have been speaking to lots of law firms across the region, country and internationally about…
WILL COMMONHOLD BECOME COMMON? The mere utterance of the word commonhold usually instils terror and panic into the heart of…
The SRA’s objective for the new Accounts Rules effective on 25 November 2019 was to introduce a shorter version…
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A barrister has used his own life experience arriving in this country as a child refugee to write his debut…
Sarah Deacon, Area Manager for Wesleyan Financial Services (WFS) who specialises in providing financial advice to lawyers, explains the top…
Some legal software suppliers are backed by finance supplied by venture capitalists. VCs provide investment in the expectation of a…
Birmingham Law Society has 14 professional committees, dealing with different areas of legal practice and/or areas of common interest to…
These are not quite the circumstances in which I envisaged writing my final Bulletin letter to you as President of…
This week, my sense is that firms will draw breath and be in a position to review their financial arrangements…
27 March 2020 Toni Robinson, Managing Director of NucleusHR provides an update for employers and shares advice on how…
The Birmingham Law Society Criminal Law Committee has responded to the Ministry of Justice consultation on accelerated areas of criminal…
Our friends at Moneypenny have shared with us their switchboard solution which enables your firm to continue offering an excellent…
It’s never been more important to look after your mental health! Mindspace meditation have provided us with some guided meditation…
The Society’s Consultation Committee has responded to the SRA consultation on the Compensation Fund. The SRA is seeking to protect…
As you will be aware, Birmingham Law Society has taken the decision to cancel or postpone all of our events…
Rebecca Mander is an experienced executive coach, specialising in supporting leaders within the legal sector during personal setback. You…
Are you – or is anyone you know – a qualified lawyer who has taken time out from a career…
by Jayne Willetts, Solicitor Advocate, Jayne Willetts & Co Solicitors; Chair, Consultation Committee The SRA has recently published consultation proposals…
by Paul McConnell, Deputy Head of Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham Support through Careers Services at Universities There…
Birmingham has much to be proud of. The combination of a young population, rich cultural diversity and unprecedented growth and…
Catherine Edwards Director of Learning and Development & Chair of Education and Training committee Senior Practitioner in…
Sadly the topic of flooding is never far away from the headlines. In November 2019, significant flooding occurred across the…
This week’s Birmingham Post has a special supplement on the area of family and divorce law. The free supplement looks…
We are pleased to announce the shortlist for our 2020 Legal Awards, celebrating the successes and achievements of the Midlands’…
Tony McDaid is Chief Executive and Director of Clerking at No5 Chambers and Board Director and Chair of the International Committee…
After nearly a decade spent litigating in some of the world’s most exotic locations, barrister Alex Haylin of No5 Chambers…
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The collective voice of criminal lawyers in the Midlands has been heard loud and clear this week, with the publication…
The Criminal Law Committee has contributed to Birmingham Law Society’s response to the SRA consultation on Assuring Advocacy Standards, published…
Forward Thinking, the new journal created by Birmingham City University’s School of Law, showcases the excellent research collaborations between students…
There is yet another momentous change for the profession on 25 November 2019 – this time at the Solicitors Disciplinary…
The Criminal Law committee has today published its response to the Sentencing Council Consultation on Overarching Principles: Sentencing Offenders with Mental…
Birmingham Law Society is launching three new initiatives to promote gender equality at senior levels of the profession in the…
Negotiating an exit from the public sector needs to be clearly managed in view of monetary constraints. The Employment Law…
The Dispute Resolution Committee for the Birmingham Law Society have today submitted their response to the Government’s consultation on the…
The youngest president in the history of Birmingham Law Society discusses the challenges that just keep coming. President of Birmingham…
Birmingham Civic Society has awarded a History Plate to Birmingham Law Society in recognition of its longevity and status as…
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Journalist and newsreader Huw Edwards will be hosting the annual awards event later this year. Huw Edwards anchors Britain’s most…
Birmingham Law Society is delighted to announce to its members that it has entered into an exciting new contract with…
The latest edition of the Birmingham Post celebrates Birmingham Law Society’s bicentenary and includes a supplement, with a foreword by the President,…
A play chronicling the struggle of women to be accepted in to the legal profession is receiving its…
Birmingham Law Society is celebrating its 200th anniversary by commissioning a major painting by Reuben Colley. The society was formed in…
Guests at Birmingham Law Society’s Bicentenary Gala Dinner are in for a special culinary treat. To celebrate the Society’s 200th anniversary,…
Included in its robust response: “To contend that premiums will be reduced as a result of the changes and that…
Rory Bremner, one of Britain’s best satirical impressionists, has been confirmed as the special guest speaker at Birmingham Law Society’s…
The Birmingham Law Society Bicentenary Netball Tournament was held on Tuesday 22 May 2018. Full results below: 1. IRWIN…
Mental health charity LawCare has reached out to the country’s leading law firms and chambers ahead of Mental Health Awareness…
James Turner has been appointed President of Birmingham Law Society (BLS), two hundred years after the organisation was founded. James is…
A University of Wolverhampton law graduate is celebrating after clinching a top leadership award. Sandra Wallace graduated in 1991 with…
The largest international survey of women in the law has been released by the Law Society of England and Wales,…
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Andrew Beedham, President of BLS, shares the organisation’s plans for its bicentenary and examines the legacy of one of the…
Congratulations to Dee Kundi a partner in the VWV Birmingham Office and Birmingham Law Society Board Director who has won…
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Andrew Beedham has taken the president’s seat at Birmingham Law Society (BLS) as the organisation approaches its 200th anniversary….
Chris Owen, the former chief executive of St Philips Chambers in Birmingham, has been honoured for his service to the…
Birmingham Law Society (BLS) has commissioned a book on the city’s legal profession to mark its bicentenary year. Established in…
Birmingham Law Society has helped raise £25,000 to fund two trainee solicitor posts at Birmingham Community Law Centre (BCLC). The…
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MUSHTAQ KHAN WANTS GREATER BIRMINGHAM’S PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES SECTOR TO HAVE A BIG SAY IN REGIONAL AFFAIRS. BQ EDITOR STEVE…
BPP University Law School is set to launch two new legal apprenticeships from September 2016, partnering with some of the…
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Registration Now Open with Early Bird Rates Available – 15 September 2016 The Birmingham Law Society, in partnership with Landmark Information…
President of Birmingham Law Society, John Hughes, has selected Midlands Air Ambulance Charity as his charity of choice for 2016/17….
In anticipation of the EU Referendum to be held on the 23rd June 2016, Birmingham Law Society’s International Committee held…
The banking lawyer, a consultant at Shakespeare Martineau, is the Society’s 121st president and succeeds Mushtaq Khan. A Liverpudlian…
Pinsent Masons was crowned Law Firm of the Year (16 partners or more) at this year’s Birmingham Law Society Legal…
As you are no doubt aware Birmingham Law Society and its membership have grave concerns about the various changes that…
The President was a guest on Charmaine Burton’s show DifferentAnglez, a weekly politics and current affairs show on NewStyle Radio…
SELF TRAINED PIANIST AND COMPOSER FROM THE HEART OF BIRMINGHAM MAKES HIS MARK IN THE CLASSICAL MUSIC INDUSTRY AS HE…
Industry-leading office technology sales and service provider Midshire, is delighted to announce a key new partnership with Birmingham Law Society,…
Writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth will be the guest host and speaker at the Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards 2016. The charismatic…
Birmingham Law Society is proud to announce a new partnership with LexisNexis benefiting its members with discounted products which will…
The hunt is on for the best legal talent in the West Midlands with nominations now open for the 2016…
Baroness Lawrence spoke about the importance of pro bono and the volunteer lawyers who helped her family during their 20-year…
BIRMINGHAM LAW SOCIETY WILL WORK WITH THE BUSINESS IN THE CUSTARD FACTORY TO BRING OUR LEGAL EXPERTISE TO THIS VAST…
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By Jason Westall (Head of Marketing and Communications at mmadigital) Unless you’ve been in hiding for the last few years,…
Birmingham Law Society has continued to expand its membership by signing up all of the lawyers in the Birmingham based…
In our June issue of the Bulletin we told members of the publication of Richard Jaffa’s book, A Letter from Oggi….
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Death Announcement Members of the Society will be sad to know that John Bettinson OBE died on 1 July. He…
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Birmingham Post President’s Column June 2015 BY MUSHTAQ KHAN The dust from the unexpected General Election result is settling and…
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SPECIAL FEATURE THURSDAY 11TH JUNE 2015 WELCOMING BIRMINGHAM LAW SOCIETY’S NEW PRESIDENT MR MUSHTAQ KHAN The Birmingham Post, in conjunction with Birmingham…
Mushtaq Khan, a partner at solicitors firm Freeths, has been appointed the 120th president of Birmingham Law Society. He takes…
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DID YOU KNOW THAT THE SRA HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE ONLY COMPULSORY CPD COURSE FOR QUALIFIED LAWYERS IS NO…
For a full list of this year’s winners go to birminghamlawsociety.co.uk/2015-winners Eversheds has been named the best large law firm in…
The Law Society’s press release regarding the grant of permission to appeal the judicial review: The Court of Appeal has today handed…
The Law Society’s press release regarding the grant of permission to appeal the judicial review: The Court of Appeal has today handed…
Anthony Collins has just published a book of photographs of Birmingham buildings built by his great grandfather’s building firm John…
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After a crack of dawn start I arrived in London chauffeured by my son and found the last parking space…
WE ARE MOVING! From 31 October 2014 you can find us at: Suite 101, Cheltenham House, 14-16 Temple Street, Birmingham,…
Birmingham Law Society welcomed Shami Chakrabarti, director of civil liberties and human rights organisation Liberty, as guest speaker at its…
EMPLOYMENT LAW The Birmingham Post is producing a special supplement on EMPLOYMENT LAW, providing a platform for West Midlands Law…
The Birmingham Post is producing a special supplement on the Legal 500, focussing on the performance of firms in the…
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The area of Lozells in Birmingham came briefly to a standstill on 19 July 2014 as members of the…
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The Birmingham Law Society is putting on a performance of the human rights play ‘The Exonerated’ on the evening of…
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Eileen Schofield, founder and principal at law firm Schofield & Associates, has been appointed president of Birmingham Law Society. Eileen…
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