Foreign lawyers invited to join Ukrainian Bar Association
In 2022, the Ukrainian Bar Association (UBA) turned 20 years old. In addition to 20 years of history, the UBA boasts 6500+ members, 27 Committees, 23 Regional Units, 550+ events per year, and dozens of legislative amendments and projects annually. Unfortunately, the UBA’s 20th anniversary came accompanied by challenges posed by the war. Membership fees, […]
Conveyancing Foundation’s Ukraine Appeal tops £30k
Conveyancing Foundation’s Ukraine Appeal tops £30k after Mindstep trekkers take on Hadrian’s Wall The Conveyancing Foundation’s Ukraine Appeal has topped £30,000 after a group of charity trekkers helped to raise funds by taking on the notoriously tough terrain of Hadrian’s Wall. The Mindstep Trekkers, led by Conveyancing Foundation chairman Lloyd Davies, hiked over 90 miles […]
How to help your Ukrainian counterparts
The ruthless war in Ukraine has left a nation utterly devastated, and the country’s legal sector is no exception. Despite this, information on what the UK legal sector can do to help its counterparts in Ukraine is sparse. Today’s Conveyancer has set out to shed some light on what can be done to help improve […]
Resolute and relentless: the lawyers of Ukraine
The legal sector of Ukraine has been thrust into a war-torn whirlwind of an economic climate, bringing with it untold levels of hardship and uncertainty. Yet, in the face of Russian aggression, Ukraine’s lawyers and firms are doing everything they can to uphold their industry – and their nation. After the first month of the […]
Propertymark issues guidance on Homes for Ukraine scheme
Timothy Douglas, Head of Policy and Campaigns at Propertymark, outlines the industry body’s response to the rise in practitioners receiving enquiries about accommodating refugees as it enhances its FAQ document to assist practitioners with the information they need. With more than 100,000 people registering with the Homes for Ukraine scheme and over eight million people […]
Conveyancing Foundation’s Ukraine appeal nears £20,000 in donations
The Conveyancing Foundation recently launched an appeal for Ukraine by opening up its monthly Charity Lotto to members of the public for the first time. The appeal raised £15,000 in 24 hours and is now nearing £20,000 in donations. The zero-profit Foundation hopes to raise thousands of pounds to help Ukrainians in desperate need in […]
Free practice management software available for legal professionals impacted by or providing pro bono aid due to the conflict in Ukraine
At Clio, we stand for a just and equitable world. We extend our support to the people affected by the conflict in Ukraine and are committed to supporting impacted and displaced legal professionals and pro bono lawyers offering aid to Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekers. Lawyers and legal service providers play a vital role during […]
