The Refugee Council is a leading charity which provides direct support to asylum seekers and refugees in the United Kingdom.

Although a relatively high proportion of the barristers’ profession is based in London, there are many chambers operating outside the capital, too. 

The Remedies Directive (2007/66/EC): what are the options open to contractors for a contract awarded in breach of the rules and how can the contracting authority mitigate its risks?

Disruptive technologies are becoming increasingly prevalent in our lives and the law. The introduction of AI into society has led the Government to release a much anticipated white paper addressing AI on 29 March 2023, ‘AI Regulation: A Pro-Innovation Approach’, which outlines the UK Government’s proposals to regulate AI.

Since the implosion of ‘futures exchange’ better known as FTX, the world has once again shifted its focus to the regulation of cryptoassets.

To what extent is the government's Draft Media Bill likely to change the regulation of broadcasting and streaming services in the UK?

Cryptoassets: how are they being regulated?

What will the repeal of the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 mean for property professionals?

The regulator for chartered legal executives is pushing for powers to award greater practising rights, in a move that marks the first step toward enabling chartered legal executives to establish their own practices.

The Bar Council, Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and the Law Society have issued guidelines to lawyers on how best to cope with the increasing number of people who represent themselves in court.

Whether it is EU-originated, domestic or a self-imposed industry code of conduct, regulation affects all aspects of civil life and commercial activity.

We were overjoyed to be nominated for the one award that we all had our eyes on – ‘Best society for mooting’. Receiving news of the nomination, alongside the unexpected addition of a nomination for ‘Best law society president’, rendered me incapable of wiping the cheesiest smile off my face – I was practically glowing with pride for our society.

Civil court users have described remote hearings taking place during the pandemic as “fragmented” and called for improvements.

Is too much red tape preventing the UK drone industry from flying high?

The Law Society has welcomed the removal of a five-year time limit on evidence of abuse from domestic violence victims. This rule has previously prevented victims from being able to obtain legal aid.

How would the abolishment of 'no fault evictions' proposed by the Renters Reform Bill affect both landlords and tenants? 

How should parties to commercial lending contracts prepare for the discontinuance of LIBOR at the end of 2021?

How will the legal system be affected by LASPO?

Winding-up petitions: what’s the impact on companies and creditors in financial distress?