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• ​Magic circle PEP has grown by £1m in a decade

  07-08-2026 12:33 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Analysis of annual results suggests that double-digit percentage profit rises are once again the norm across the City.
  
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• Memorial fund for ‘extremely talented’ young Mishcon associate

  07-08-2026 12:32 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Agatha Hunt’s ‘compassion, generosity and spirit will live on through this fund and award’.
  
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• In depth: Good times roll on

  07-08-2026 11:36 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Double-digit profit rises remain the norm in the City. A remarkable success story – but there are caveats
  
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• Mastercard marathon on last lap as funder settles payout dispute

  07-08-2026 11:05 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Development allows the process of distributing £100m to members of the opt-out class to begin later this year.
  
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• Veteran solicitor struck off after misleading client for years

  07-08-2026 10:49 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Harrow practitioner tells tribunal it would be a ‘blessing’ no longer to run a small law firm.
  
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• Firm pilots specialist support for 'care-experienced' students

  07-08-2026 02:56 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Firm says young people who lived in care need support to help them become successful professionals.
  
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• Britain could become the hub of floating nuclear regulation, says thinktank

  06-08-2026 13:36 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  UK 'uniquely placed to leverage its strategic position as the most important maritime insurance and legal-regulatory power'.
  
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• Minster makes another swoop as PI market narrows further

  06-08-2026 13:26 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Chief executive says PI market requires specialist discipline and sustained investment.
  
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• Rogue ex-solicitor who abandoned clients must pay £92k and indemnity costs

  06-08-2026 12:13 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Mesh claim practitioner was found to have ignored his duties to court with no reasonable explanation.
  
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• Rogue ex-solicitor who abandoned clients must pay £92,000 and indemnity costs

  06-08-2026 12:13 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Mesh claim practitioner was found to have ignored his duties to court with no reasonable explanation.
  
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• Rogue ex-solicitor faces costs orders after he 'abandoned' clients

  06-08-2026 12:13 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Mesh-claim practitioner was found to have igored his duties to court with no reasonable explanation.
  
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• Yorkshire solicitor wins £75,000 grant for pet guardian platform

  06-08-2026 02:42 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Firm director and dog-owner set out to create a ‘clear written record’ of wishes.
  
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• Junior lawyer struck off after asking colleague to hide file

  05-08-2026 16:12 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Request made six months after family solicitor had qualified.
  
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• National firm takes profit hit to 'drive future growth'

  05-08-2026 13:52 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Irwin Mitchell transitioning into firm with focus on complex high-value work.
  
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• AI sandbox opens to bids from legal world

  05-08-2026 12:39 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  AI Growth Lab provides environment for firms and lawtech developers to explore innovative models.
  
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• AI sandbox opens to bids from legal innovators

  05-08-2026 12:39 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  AI Growth Lab provides 'single front door' for firms and lawtech developers to explore innovative models.
  
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• EAT sets aside unfair dismissal ruling against firm

  05-08-2026 12:06 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Problem in employment tribunal’s judgment ‘lay in [its] failure to recognise the limits of its fact-finding role’.
  
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• EAT sets aside unfair dismissal ruling against Fieldfisher

  05-08-2026 12:06 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Problem in employment tribunal’s judgment ‘lay in [its] failure to recognise the limits of its fact-finding role’.
  
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• Axiom Ince administrators sue former accountants

  05-08-2026 11:28 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Claim for professional negligence filed with the commercial court.
  
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• Climate change: Society guidance for in-house

  04-08-2026 16:51 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  New publication suggests how to balance legal duties against institutional pressures.
  
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• Prison release policy shift offers ‘long-term security’, says justice secretary

  04-08-2026 13:58 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Changes following 'urgent review' mean 1,000 fewer offenders will be eligible for early release.
  
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• Prison release changes offer ‘long-term security’ says justice secretary

  04-08-2026 13:58 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Changes following 'urgent review' mean 1,000 fewer offenders will be eligible for early release.
  
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• Solicitor who impersonated police officer sentenced by court

  04-08-2026 12:22 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Lawyer caught after using his own details to buy fake email domain, leading police straight to him.
  
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• Solicitor who impersonated police officer sentenced

  04-08-2026 12:22 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Lawyer caught after using his own details to buy fake email domain, leading police straight to him.
  
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• Offshore giant sells stake to private equity

  04-08-2026 12:15 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Existing owners of Mourant will remain in charge of professional services group.
  
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• Keyboard warrior's claim against solicitor struck out

  04-08-2026 05:43 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  ‘No clear factual basis’ for aspiring solicitor’s claims against former lawyer, the High Court finds.
  
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• Private equity-boosted firm posts big profit jump

  04-08-2026 02:20 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Results posted in first year since private equity house invested in defence specialist HF.
  
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• Private equity-backed firm posts big profit jump

  04-08-2026 02:20 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Results posted in first year since private equity house invested in defence specialist HF.
  
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• Courts listing data opened up for (some) re-use

  03-08-2026 17:32 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  HMCTS announces licences for computational analysis - but with restrictions on 'high risk' developments.
  
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• Consumer body hits back at FCA motor claim campaign

  03-08-2026 15:55 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Regulator 'deliberately steering people away from getting legal advice to establish their rights'.
  
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