Our Chair Colin Passmore spoke to Law360 just before the #GeneralElection2024 to set out some of the legal priorities the #CLLS wants to see addressed by the new government. Ahead of next week's State Opening of Parliament, catch up on his thoughts 👇 law360.co.uk/pulse-uk/artic…

Also in The Brief in this morning's Times Law, our Chair Colin Passmore offers his thoughts on the first justice issue the new Government should address: the return of the Arbitration Bill, sorely needed to ensure London does not lose its place as a global centre for #arbitration

The #CLLS is pleased that the new Government has listened to the legal sector and reintroduced the #Arbitration Bill in today’s King’s Speech. This will help support more efficient dispute resolution, attract legal business, and promote UK economic growth cityam.com/kings-speech-a…

The City of London Law Society & City of London Solicitors’ Company (City of London Solicitors’ Company) are pleased to launch the 2024 Wig & Pen Prize for pro bono legal work. The closing date for nominations is Friday 6 September 2024. More details on the #CLLS website! #probono clls.org/resource/wigpe…

The City of London Law Society has set up its new Intellectual Property Law Committee. Applications from IP lawyers from CLLS member firms are welcome to join the committee. The closing date for responses is Friday 13th September. lnkd.in/eZ6dvYjc

The #CLLS is mobilising the legal community for assistance in finding new roles for trainee lawyers affected by the imminent closure of a US firm's London office. We are seeing a positive response but more is needed. More details available on our LinkedIn. cityam.com/city-law-firms…

Along with our sister organisation, City of London Solicitors’ Company, the #CLLS regularly hosts a range of thought-provoking events. Some of these are exclusive to our members, others are open to all, and they touch on a broad range of legal themes. Find out more 👇 clls.org/news/events.ht…

Don't miss the deadline for the 2024 Wig & Pen Prize for #probono work - this Friday, 6th September 2024 clls.org/resource/wigpe…

The Autumn 2024 edition of #CitySolicitor Magazine, The Inspiration Issue, is out today. It explores inspirational figures and the profound impact they can have on others, and on making the legal system more #equitable and #accessible to all. Enjoy! clls.org/news/magazine.…

The #CLLS has today raised a wide range of concerns over SRA's proposals to extend its fining powers, finding it in places to be "arbitrary, not fit for purpose, and inconsistent with its obligations in common law and statute". More details 👇clls.org/resource/cllsr…

Congratulations to Liam Symonds, Associate in Freshfields Dispute Resolution practice, who has been awarded the 2024 Wig & Pen Prize with City of London Solicitors’ Company in recognition of his dedication to #probono legal work and commitment to supporting marginalised communities clls.org/resource/wigpe…

The #CLLS has today launched a new specialist committee focused on Intellectual Property Law, chaired by David Parrish of CMS UK's top-ranked #IP team. Find out more, and read thoughts from David + CLLS Chair Colin Passmore, on our website 👇 clls.org/resource/iplaw…

📢 SAVE THE DATE ⚖ District Judge pre-application seminars 📍 Online 📅 Wednesday 6 and Thursday 14 November 🕔 5-6:15pm Details and register 👇 6 November judicialcareers.judiciary.uk/civicrm/event/… 14 November judicialcareers.judiciary.uk/civicrm/event/…

Thank you to member firms supporting City of London Solicitors’ Company in #lordmayorsshow Addleshaw Goddard BCLP Burges Salmon @crsblaw clifford elizabeth barr DavisPolk Dentons Eversheds Sutherland Fenchurch Law Fox Williams LLP radio hsf Hogan Lovells Linklaters graeme neil pryke mayerbrown Lindsay Thompson Sullivan & Cromwell Trowers & Hamlins weil

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Following the launch of the new #CLLS Intellectual Property Law Committee, chair David Parrish - Partner in CMS UK's top-ranked #IP team - spoke to Managing IP about the timeliness, ambitions, and scope of this new body. Read their discussion here 👇 managingip.com/article/2e0jou…

Applications close at 10pm *tonight* for the fourth round of our Social Welfare Solicitors Qualification Fund #SWSQF, run by the #CLLS Training Committee in association with BarbriSQE and Young Legal Aid Lawyers. Find out more and apply for funding here 👇 clls.org/initiatives/sw…

Calling in-house solicitors in the City! The SRA's updated guidance for in-house solicitors is the focus of the next CLLS/SRA Symposium at 4pm on 28th November 2024. Places are limited - find out more: clls.org/resource/clls-…