LDP - The Legal Week

Law Society hits out at Co-op conveyancing panel decision

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:26:12 +0000

THE Co-op today came under fire from the Law Society for putting sole practioners "at risk of closure".

The society says up to 3,600 firms could go to the wall after being taken off a Co-operative Financial Services' (CFS) conveyancing panel.

It adds if other banks and building societies follow suit the society warns "access to justice in small towns and rural areas could be severly damaged".

NEWS: Law Society says Katie and Peter had the perfect divorce

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:59:24 +0000

THE LAW Society is recommending divorcing couple's follow the lead of TV celebrities Katie Price and Peter Andre by seeking expert legal advice from specialist family law solicitors to achieve the best possible outcome for both parties.

The advice comes as many couples are reaching breaking point due to pressures related the economic downturn.

The Law Society is advising anyone facing the prospect of divorce to seek expert legal advice from a specialist family law solicitor.

Katie - who is also known as glamour model Jordan - and Peter were granted a quickie divorce in London's High Court three weeks ago. (For news story, click here.)

Law Society "warning to law students"

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:13:43 +0000

THE Law Society of England and Wales has taken the unexpected step of warning prospective students against a career in law.

It says it's running an information campaign "to caution people considering a career in law as to the risks in terms of time and cost that this decision carries with it".

A Law Society spokesperson said: "Working closely with the Junior Lawyers Division the Society is looking to inform and educate those considering a career as a solicitor to think long and hard about the commitment it requires to succeed - particularly in the face of increased competition.

Slideshow: Liverpool Law Society Legal Awards 2009

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:25:29 +0000

The highs, lows, dancing and Roger Phillips from Saturday's Crowne Plaza bash. Scores of the city's top barristers and solicitors crammed into the hotel to see who would pick up the Liverpool Law Society's Legal Awards 2009.

Liverpool Law Society Legal Awards 2009: and the winners are...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:53:06 +0000

SCORES of Merseyside and Cheshire's finest legal practionners crammed into the Crowne Plaza hotel on Saturday to hear who had scooped Liverpool Law Society's Legal Awards 2009.

And the winners are:

Law Firm of the Year - Jackson & Canter
sponsored by Alpha Biolabs

Niche Law Firm of the Year - Shipley Solicitors
sponsored by Laird Assessors

Corporate Team of the Year - Halliwells
sponsored by The National Solicitors Network

Real Estate and Environment Law Team of the Year - DLA Piper
sponsored by SearchFlow

Personal Injury Team of the Year - John Pickering & Partners
sponsored by Frenkel Topping

Dispute Resolution Team of the Year - Weightmans
sponsored by Robinsons Personal Financial Planners

Employment Team of the Year - Hill Dickinson
sponsored by DX

President's Award for Human Rights Work - Jackson & Canter
sponsored by Liverpool Daily Post

Barrister of the Year - Paul Burns, Exchange Chambers
sponsored by Allied Irish Bank

Merseyside Junior Lawyers Division Person of the Year - Edward Turner, Berrymans Lace Mawer
sponsored by Liverpool John Moores University

Lawyers rail against plans to close weekend courtrooms

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:58:36 +0000

CRIMINAL lawyers are railing against plans to close Merseyside's "occasional" Magistrates' Courts sittings.

Merseyside's Justice Issues Working Group, chaired by Norman Draper, wants to close five of the city region's courts on Saturdays and Bank Holidays.

The move would save just over £20,000 a year.

Photogallery - Legal Awards 2007

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:49:16 +0000

Law society departs on Mombasa mission

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:01:09 +0000

LIVERPOOL Law Society have sent a delegation to Kenyan city Mombasa in the hope of becoming their twin city. Here, society president Anne Heseltine outlines the trip

We were approached by the International Division of the national Law Society at the instigation of the now Immediate Past President Andrew Holroyd who is a former President of LLS and a solicitor practising in Liverpool.

The Law Society Charity supports a number of projects around the world. It had previously supported the setting up of the Newcastle Law Society twinning project with the Rift Valley in Kenya, now in existence for about 10 years and running very successfully.

Law Society presidential election results

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:45:00 +0000

THE Law society today announced the results of the 2008 Presidential elections.

Law Society call for damages debate

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 06:40:00 +0000

CONSUMERS, small and medium businesses, shareholders, and company employees could benefit from new UK and EU class action procedures, says the Law Society.

Call for Guantanamo closure

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:50:00 +0000

THE Law Society, together with bar associations and law societies around the world, has called for the immediate closure of the US prison facility at Guantanamo Bay.

Law Society backs "phone tap" evidence

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 06:55:00 +0000

The Law Society President, Andrew Holroyd, has backed Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s decision to allow the limited use of intercept evidence in court.

Guide to Treaty of Lisbon

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:00:00 +0000

The Law Society has launched a guide to the Treaty of Lisbon to inform solicitors about the new EU framework and new tools available for their clients.

Prioritise HIPs, says Law Society

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:00:00 +0000

THE Law Society is calling on homeowners to make Home Information Packs (HIPs) a top priority when putting their property on the market or risk being unable to sell.

Society president speaks out

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:58:00 +0000

LAW Society President and Liverpool solicitor Andrew Holroyd has spoken out in response to the news that Home Secretary Jacqui Smith plans to extend the period that terrorism suspects can be held without charge for up to 42 days.