The Law Society

Professional Update
Thursday 18 December 2008
This week's issue includes help with tax, litigation funding, PACE reform and more.
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Banking crisis advice – new version
Tuesday 06 January 2009
Read our updated advice, including how the Financial Service Compensation Scheme applies to client money.
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Help for practices struggling to meet tax bills
Thursday 18 December 2008
Following discussions with the Law Society, HMRC have agreed arrangements for practices to defer paying tax during the economic downturn.
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Facing redundancy?
Friday 19 December 2008
Read our advice online about handling issues of redundancy and on finding a new job.
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Major pro-bono opportunity with the World Bank
Thursday 18 December 2008
Join us in working with the World Bank on the global pro-bono research project Doing Business.
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Surviving the downturn
Tuesday 06 January 2009
Resources to help solicitors in the economic downturn including practice notes, helplines, toolkits, publications and more.
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PACE: Society questions need for reform
Thursday 18 December 2008
Read more on our response to a Home Office consultation reviewing the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.
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20% privilege discount at Austin Reed & CC
Thursday 27 November 2008
All Law Society members can now enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on Austin Reed and CC merchandise in store.
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VHCC consultation launched: Society remains cautious
Wednesday 24 December 2008
The LSC has launched a consultation on the proposed structure for the new very high cost case (VHCC) Panel. Find out more.
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Small legal business toolkit: free download
Thursday 04 September 2008
The Law Society has launched a free toolkit for sole practices, small firms and solicitors thinking of setting up in business.
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