16 May 2021

• Barrister fined for talking to other side’s client at home
  Family hearing was adjourned and a wasted costs order was issued in wake of the conversation.
• Advisory panel to prepare housing market for commonhold
  Law Society among members of Commonhold Council that will advise government.
• Probate boss banned after accepting £20,000 from 92-year-old client
  Employee admitted taking the gift without telling his firm or advising the client to seek independent advice.