In the last 12 months High Court figures show that the number of professional negligence claims have soared. According to the figures there were 147 professional negligence actions in the High Court in 2008, which rose to 339 in 2009 (a 130.6% increase). Professional negligence claims against accountants rose from 0 in 2008 to 28 [...]
The Legal Services Board’s (LSB) research findings show a profession segmented by gender, race and class. Below is a summary of the key points: * White graduates from higher socio-economic groups are over represented at large City firms and the Bar, while BME women from lower socio-economic groups are concentrated in small high-street practices * 75% of [...]
Research reveals a disproportionately high number of cases involving BME solicitors were referred to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the profession, and bodies such as the Legal Complaints Service (LCS). Research by consultants Pearn Kandola also found that BME solicitors were more likely to have restrictions placed on their practising certificate by the SRA. A [...]
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