Initiative backed by the City of London Law Society is seeking to increase the number of solicitor apprentices | 1yr

Dame Ingrid Simler has impeccable diversity credentials, writes Ben Rigby | 1yr

Lawyers say move sets an important precedent and is a ‘milestone’ for the UK’s opt-out regime | 1yr

News of Andy McGregor’s departure follows Friday’s merger vote to create A&O Shearman | 1yr

New Law Society president Nick Emmerson says supporting regional legal hubs will benefit the entire economy | 1yr

EU competition law specialist John Ratliff returns to the Bar after 24 years with US firm | 1yr

Deal will create transatlantic law firm with revenue of around $3.5bn | 1yr

All eyes on Competition Appeals Tribunal as it prepares to consider £1.5m deal with one of five shipping line defendants | 1yr

International lawyers’ group echoes ABA in calling on Israel to adhere to international legal standards in its response | 1yr

London firm cites rise of UK competition disputes as it adds additional firepower to team | 1yr

Richard Handyside KC succeeds Bankim Thanki KC at top London set | 1yr

Solicitors Regulation Authority makes what is expected to be the largest – and most costly – intervention into a law firm | 1yr

Firm applies for notice to appoint administrators; team departures continue | 1yr

Charlie Lightfoot’s arrival underscores Cooley’s growing arbitration ambitions | 1yr

City law firms are facing scrutiny for their relationships with such individuals in non-criminal matters | 1yr

Ince & Co website unavailable and most phone lines down, while City of London Law Society says it will support impacted trainees | 1yr

Leading litigator to step up from UK managing partner role in January to work alongside new global CEO Steve Baumer | 1yr

Sara Aranjo joins Morgan Lewis to lead arbitration practice in Africa and Middle East as Arun Visweswaran moves over to Addleshaw Goddard from Clifford Chance | 1yr

Partner exits continue apace from troubled firm as SRA says it has told regulator it cannot continue “in its current format” | 1yr

Charity founded by late Fred Banning to continue promoting pro bono opportunities for ‘non-lawyers’ | 1yr