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Germany reinforces foreign ownership ban in tax advisory market
The latest reform of the German Tax Advisory Act (Steuerberatungsgesetz, StBerG), adopted in June 2026, fundamentally reshapes third-party investment in the German tax advisory market, tightening existing rules by extending professional…Spanish Bar backs social security transition route for lawyers on mutual schemes
Spain’s General Council of the Bar has backed a proposed “gateway” into RETA, the country’s public social-security regime for self-employed workers. The reform would give…International legal organisations condemn attacks on Tunisia’s legal profession
A group of 40 international legal and human rights organisations has condemned what it describes as escalating attacks on Tunisia’s legal profession, judiciary and civil society. The…German Federal Bar reports on professional rules, AI and protection of the legal profession
The German Federal Bar, Bundesrechtsanwaltskammer (BRAK), has reported on the latest meeting of the lawyers’ self-regulatory assembly, Die Satzungsversammlung. The meeting adopted amendments to specialist lawyer rules and considered…France clarifies confidentiality frameworks for legal advice and correspondence
France has introduced new confidentiality protections for certain legal consultations prepared by in-house counsel. The framework creates a limited confidentiality regime for internal legal advice,…Singapore Ministry of Law responds to Legal Profession Sustainability Study
Singapore’s Ministry of Law has issued a statement responding to the release of The Legal Profession Sustainability Study. The Ministry said the study raises important issues across…New Zealand launches Accessible and Affordable Justice programme
New Zealand’s Ministry of Justice has launched the Accessible and Affordable Justice programme following the 2025 review of the legal aid system. The Ministry has…AI law firm wins court case in the UK
An AI law firm, Garfield AI, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority has won a small debt claim in an English court, in…Rhode Island Supreme Court issues AI rules for lawyers and judges
The Rhode Island Supreme Court has amended its professional competence rule and adopted interim guidance on the ethical use of generative artificial intelligence by lawyers…UK launches Advisory AI Growth Lab to support responsible AI adoption in legal services
The UK Government has launched an Advisory AI Growth Lab, a new advisory sandbox intended to support the development and deployment of AI products and…Victorian Legal Services Board research highlights incivility and wellbeing risks in legal workplaces
The Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner’s Legal Services Research Centre draw on the first annual Victorian Lawyer Census to examine uncivil behaviours in legal…An informal commentary on the meaning of Ghana’s Legal Education Act 2026
The author of this commentary recalls the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC’s) manifesto commitment before Ghana’s 2024 elections to “conduct a comprehensive review of legal education…Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner set minimum cybersecurity expectations for law practices
The Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner (VLSB+C) has set out minimum cybersecurity expectations to help law practices protect client data and meet legal and…Law Society of Northern Ireland launches AI guidance for solicitors
The Law Society of Northern Ireland’s guidance is framed as practical support for solicitors and staff who are considering or already using AI in professional…Law Society of Ontario strengthens response to high-risk misconduct
The Law Society of Ontario says it is continuing to strengthen its regulatory response to high-risk misconduct, including sexual misconduct and financial misconduct. On financial…SRA consults on proposals to strengthen continuing competence requirements
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) says the consultation is intended to provide greater assurance that solicitors are maintaining the knowledge, skills and ethical understanding required…