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Only privileged material can be kept from SLCC: court

12th December 2022 | professional regulation , client relations
Judges allow Commission to decide what it needs to see for investigation

SLCC warns of extra burden from court privilege ruling

12th October 2022 | professional regulation , client relations
Legal firms and SLCC itself "face costs" in dealing with privilege issues

Solicitors risk Equality Act issues: disability survey

6th October 2022 | client relations | Discrimination
Legal Services Agency research finds disabled put off from seeking advice

Industry accolades for Thorntons staff

24th August 2022 | careers , client relations
Talented practitioners are honoured for their work

Turnover and profits are up at Burness Paull

23rd August 2022 | careers , client relations
Law firm announces staff promotions and strong financial results

Dentons marks MMS anniversary with in-house hub launch

7th June 2022 | client relations , practice management
Home Grown Academy will provide mix of advice, news and webinars

Michael Collins returns to BTO in senior role

18th May 2022 | careers , commercial property , client relations
Lawyer joins Property and Professional Liability team

Boyd Legal acquires Somerville & Russell client work

22nd February 2022 | practice management , client relations
Private client and property work transferred as Musselburgh firm closes

DLA Piper offers client fitness challenge programme

26th October 2021 | client relations
Partnership with coaching specialists will provide autumn challenge

Changes planned for Scotland’s legal services

1st October 2021 | consumer , client relations
Bid to improve accountability and transparency

Gregor Mitchell joins BTO in Edinburgh

5th March 2021 | careers , client relations
Lawyer will head up firm’s Private Client team

Legal complaints reform proposals published for views

23rd December 2020 | professional regulation , client relations
Ministers seek to reduce time and cost through more flexible system

SLCC's new analysis tool aims to avert future complaints

14th December 2020 | client relations , professional regulation
Analysis form will help address causes and impact of complaints

SLCC seeks survey help as it updates guidance

22nd June 2020 | client relations , professional regulation
Practitioners asked for views on dealing with complaints at first instance

SLCC issues service guidance for COVID-19 period

27th March 2020 | client relations , professional regulation
Advice on managing client expectations during emergency

Shepherd & Wedderburn sets up COVID-19 advisory group

20th March 2020 | client relations , practice management
Specialists combine to offer practical advice

Lord Advocate can claim legal advice privilege, judge rules

13th May 2019 | civil litigation , client relations
Exchanges with COPFS solicitors protected in restraint order claim

Master Policy brokers publish letters of engagement guide

10th April 2019 | client relations , risk management
Interactive Lockton guide provides points to consider

Guide to dealing with the vulnerable published by SLCC Consumer Panel

15th March 2019 | client relations , professional regulation
New complaints advice for legal professionals marks Consumer Rights Day

Wife interdicts solicitors from acting for husband in divorce

11th March 2019 | client relations , professional regulation
Court not satisfied of precautions to protect her as former client

SLCC releases guide to avoiding family law complaints

11th December 2018 | client relations , family-child law , professional regulation
Best practice advice is based on experience of real cases

SLCC simplifies complaints levy policy

1st October 2018 | client relations , professional regulation
Factors set out as to when £3,500 levy may be reduced

One in three solicitors at risk of violence, survey finds

17th September 2018 | client relations , law society of scotland
Assault, threatening behaviour or communications commonplace

Solicitors' guide to preventing complaints published by SLCC

1st August 2018 | client relations , practice management , professional regulation
Advice on 10 steps to avoid the most common scenarios
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