Traditionally transactions involving property have been carried out by way of wet signatures provided in the presence of an independent witness. Many people had thought that the likelihood of change
In late March 2022 news emerged of a claimant who had been appointed to the position of trainee accountant had had his employment terminated. He had made a mistake during his employment. However,
Issues affecting the Legal Profession
Working in a law firm is a tremendous privilege and an honour, and with it comes great responsibility. However, some people forget this, are overcome by greed, succumb to temptation, and they opt to
Leaving home to continue your education in a foreign country can certainly be a daunting experience regardless of the field you intend to pursue. To help settle your nerves and provide you with
Issues affecting the Legal Profession
In late May 2022, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal handed down a large fine to a senior solicitor with over half a century of experience. She had undertaken personal responsibility for managing
The incident happened around Christmas 2017 and the day started innocuously. Everybody was seemingly anticipating an enjoyable night. The original plan involved junior and senior staff along with
Issues affecting the Legal Profession
The respective law firm appeared to be operating successfully since 2017. However, in 2021 the industry regulator, the Solicitors Regulation Authorityinvestigated the firm after seemingly becoming
The old school teacherly advice to their pupils is the French phrase, ferme le bouche or ‘shut your mouth’. However, a recent case highlighted a situation where keeping one’s mouth shut might not be
Issues affecting the Legal Profession
On 18th May 2022, it came to light that the leading regulator of the legal profession, the Solicitors Regulation Authority had handed down a decision notice which imposed a sanction in the form of a
