UK lawyers to practise in Luxembourg
Gazette Ireland and Luxembourg Times (£) continue coverage of a new law passed by Luxembourg’s parliament that allows UK-qualified solicitors to practise law in Luxembourg.
President of the Law Society Lubna Shuja said: “We are pleased that the bill has been introduced following a series of productive conversations we have been having with representatives in Luxembourg, the UK government and the European Commission.
“The new law will benefit not only our members but also the wider economy and sets an important precedent for the TCA to be implemented in other EU member states.”
Climate risk advice
New Law Journal writes about an environmental model that helps solicitors meet duty to advise on climate risks and mentions an article that the Law Society has published that guides solicitors on how they can transition into the era of climate risk advice concerning conveyancing.
Legal consequences of Brexit
Jonathan Goldsmith, Chair of the Law Society’s Policy & Regulatory Affairs Committee, writes in the Gazette about the legal consequences of Brexit for British citizens living in the EU.
Inclusivity in the legal workplace
Legal Cheek interviews future trainee solicitor and founder of the Muslim Employment Charter on his work to make law firms more Muslim-friendly. The piece mentions Law Society president Lubna Shuja’s historical appointment as the Law Society’s first Muslim president.
Consumer credit laws
Law Society Council Membership Committee member Gary Rycroft speaks to the Telegraph (£) about new regulations that could make it more difficult for consumers to claim refunds.
Also worth a read:
- Met police have asked the BBC to pause its investigation of the suspended presenter while officers decide if it is a criminal case – Guardian
- Court of Appeal hears crucial appeal over litigation funding in divorce cases – Legal Futures
- MPs vote to reject amendments made to the Illegal Migration Bill by the House of Lords – BBC
- Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has handed back £1.9bn to the Treasury originally meant to improve housing conditions – Guardian
- Government launches inquiry into violence against women – Solicitors Journal