The Law Society
The Law Society is the professional association that represents the solicitors' profession in England and Wales. It provides services and support to practising and training solicitors as well as serving as a sounding board for law reform. Members of the Society are often consulted when important issues are being debated in Parliament or by the executive. The society was formed in 1825.
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Frequently met people
- MoJ Jonathan Djanogly 9 meetings
- BIS David Willetts 2 meetings
- WO Cheryl Gillan 2 meetings
- MoJ Kenneth Clarke 4 meetings
Parliamentary passes
Lord Brennan sponsored a Parliamentary staff pass for Mr Richard Messingham, who registered this relevant gainful occupation or benefit: Public Affairs Adviser, Law Society [15]
Oral Evidence given to Parliament Committees
March 2012
- John Wotton, President of the Law Society gave evidence related to TAKEN BEFORE THE on 22 Mar. [17]
December 2011
- Mark Stobbs, Director of Legal Policy, Law Society gave evidence related to The Budget and Structure of the Ministry of Justice on 6 Dec. [18]
January 2011
- Linda Lee, President, Law Society gave evidence related to Operations of the Family Courts on 25 Jan. [19]
Lobbying firms retained
Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
- Bell Pottinger Public Affairs provided UK public affairs consultancy services to Law Society. [16]
Government meetings last updated 14 Apr 2012 – excludes visits, attendance at seminars, conferences, receptions, media interviews
July 2011
Dept. for Business, Innovation and Skills
- The Law Society met with Stephen Green, Minister of State, to discuss global legal market. [2]
June 2011
Dept. for Work and Pensions
- Law Society met with Chris Grayling, Minister for Employment, to discuss Health and safety. [3]
Ministry of Justice
- The Law Society met with Kenneth Clarke, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, for regular meeting. [4]
Wales Office
- The Law Society met with Cheryl Gillan, Secretary of State for Wales, to discuss Welsh Issues. [5]
March 2011
Dept. for Business, Innovation and Skills
- Law Society met with David Willetts, Minister of State, to discuss education, along with 11 others. [6]
Ministry of Justice
- Law Society met with Kenneth Clarke, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, for regular meeting. [7]
December 2010
Ministry of Justice
- The Law Society met with Jonathan Djanogly, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, to discuss the Jackson review, along with 18 others. [10]
November 2010
Her Majesty's Treasury
- Law Society met with David Gauke, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, to discuss Joint Key Interest Groups Briefing with HMRC, along with 10 others. [9]
Ministry of Justice
- The Law Society met with Jonathan Djanogly, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, to discuss Stakeholder meeting to discuss the Legal Aid announcement, along with 16 others. [10]
- Law Society met with Thomas McNally, Minister of State, for introductory meeting. [10]
- The Law Society met with Jonathan Djanogly, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, to discuss the Legal Aid announcement. [10]
October 2010
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
- Law Society met with Henry Bellingham, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, to discuss Zimbabwe and the Bar Council. [8]
Ministry of Justice
- The Law Society met with Jonathan Djanogly, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, to discuss Legal Aid and Legal Services. [10]
- Law society met with Kenneth Clarke, Lord Chancellor, for introductory meeting. [10]
September 2010
Dept. for Business, Innovation and Skills
- Law Society met with David Willetts, Minister of State, to discuss social mobility, along with General Medical Council, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, Royal Academy of Engineering, Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies, General Council of the Bar for England and Wales, Legal Services Board, and Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. [11]
August 2010
Ministry of Justice
- The Law Society met with Jonathan Djanogly, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, to discuss Family Mediation Stakeholder Event, along with Family Mediation Council, Alternative Dispute Resolution Group, National Family Mediation, Family Mediators association, Resolution, and College of Mediators. [12]
July 2010
Ministry of Justice
- The Law Society met with Jonathan Djanogly, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, for introductory meeting with new President. [13]
- The Law Society met with Jonathan Djanogly, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, to discuss Alternative Business Structures. [13]
June 2010
Ministry of Justice
- The Law Society met with Jonathan Djanogly, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, to discuss the Jackson Review. [13]
- The Law Society met with Jonathan Djanogly, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, for introductory meeting. [13]
- Law Society met with Kenneth Clarke, Lord Chancellor, for introductory meeting. [13]
Wales Office
- Law Society Wales met with Cheryl Gillan, Secretary of State for Wales, to discuss Welsh Issues. [14]
References
- 1. Wikipedia. Law Society of England and Wales
- 2. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 1 Jul - 30 Sep 2011
- 3. Department for Work and Pensions. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 1 Apr - 30 Jun 2011
- 4. Ministry of Justice. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 1 Apr - 30 Jun 2011
- 5. Wales Office. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 1 Apr - 30 Jun 2011
- 6. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 1 Jan - 31 Mar 2011
- 7. Ministry of Justice. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 1 Jan - 31 Mar 2011
- 8. Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 1 Oct - 31 Dec 2010
- 9. Her Majesty's Treasury. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 1 Oct - 31 Dec 2010
- 10. Ministry of Justice. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 1 Oct - 31 Dec 2010
- 11. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 1 Aug - 30 Sep 2010
- 12. Ministry of Justice. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 1 Aug - 30 Sep 2010
- 13. Ministry of Justice. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 13 May - 31 Jul 2010
- 14. Wales Office. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 13 May - 31 Jul 2010
- 15. House of Lords. Register of Interests of Lords Members' Staff, 7 Nov - 7 Nov 2011
- 16. Public Relations Consultants Association. PRCA Public Affairs Register Entry, 1 Jun - 31 Aug 2011
- 17. United Kingdom Parliament. No - Minutes of Evidence: HC 1809-iv - Introducing a statutory register of lobbyists - corrected evidence - 22 March 2012 - Political and Constitutional Reform Committee - Minutes of EvidenceHC 1809-iv - TAKEN BEFORE THE, 22 Mar 2012
- 18. United Kingdom Parliament. Uncorrected Evidence - HC 1679-i Budget and structure of the MoJ - Budget and structure of the MoJ - uncorrected evidence - 6 December 2011 - HC 1679-i - The Budget and Structure of the Ministry of Justice, 6 Dec 2011
- 19. United Kingdom Parliament. Minutes of Evidence - 25 January 2011 - Justice Committee - Minutes of Evidence - Operations of the Family Courts, 25 Jan 2011
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