Leading judge says hostility to his reforms is reducing, but recommends some judicial discretion.

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Report exposes staff turnover fears at complaints handler as Office for Legal Complaints refuses to release expenses payments.

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Existing client relationships and recommendation still by far the most important factor in choosing a lawyer.

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UK’s first for-profit university posts £18.5m trading surplus as asset sales cut debt.

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High Court backs regulator’s decision to shut down firm, despite pleas for more lenient punishment.

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Geoffrey Ma says rule of law still exists, but warns of potential public loss of confidence. 

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Supreme Court president praises mediation as quicker, cheaper and less stressful than litigation. 

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Lawyers will be encouraged to respond personally to clients’ comments and advised on how best to do so.

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High Court backs regulator’s decision to shut down firm, despite pleas for more lenient punishment.

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The Bar Standards Board proposes creating ‘level playing field’ with other regulators. 

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