Law firms in Ukraine
Today's Family Lawyer reports on law firms in Ukraine.
"We are gravely concerned by the news from Ukraine. A clear principle of international law is that a state is prohibited from the use or threat of force against another state. We hope for a swift end to hostilities and our thoughts are with all those affected," said Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce.
"We are supporting and will continue to support our members in the region."
Pressure mounts for action against 'enablers' of Russian regime
The Gazette, Today's Conveyancer, the Daily Mail, and City A.M. report on the increasing political scrutiny that law firms of powerful Russian clients have come under.
Law Society President I. Stephanie Boyce said "It's the job of solicitors to represent their clients, whoever they may be, so that the courts act fairly. This is how the public can be confident they live in a country that respects the rule of law – unlike Putin's tyrannical regime.
"Solicitors are highly regulated and are not allowed to bring spurious objections to processes – if they challenge the government's actions, it's because they think the government is at risk of breaking its own rules. If parliament wishes to change those rules, they have the power to do so democratically. The Law Society and our profession stand ready to support the government to build a watertight sanctions regime against Russia."
Can you claim your unmarried partner's estate?
Gary Rycroft, a member of our council membership committee, responds to a query in the Telegraph. The enquirer asks if their sister can claim any part of her deceased partner's estate.
Russian sanctions
Dr Anna Bradshaw, a member of our EU committee, spoke to BBC Radio Bristol (from 52:59) about the difficulties in and effects of imposing sanctions.
Also worth a read:
- UK takes aim at Russia with new economic crime law – Politico
- How UK-based firms are unwinding exposure to Russia – Guardian
- Lords reject clause in bill criminalising refugees who arrive by irregular route – Guardian
- Crime bill: MPs reject proposal to make misogyny a hate crime – BBC
- Flood of Russian misinformation puts tech companies in hot seat – Guardian
- Ukraine: Kharkiv attack was a war crime, says President Zelensky – BBC