Mazur – a problem 300 years in the making – Legal Futures
Posted by Iain Miller, partner, and Stephen Nelson, senior associate, at City firm Kingsley Napley Many law firms in the last few weeks have been working out the consequences of…
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iCOFA launch breakfast: Shaping the future for COFAs – Legal Futures
On Wednesday 15 October the ILFM officially launched iCOFA, a new dedicated community for COFAs and compliance professionals. The post iCOFA launch breakfast: Shaping the future for COFAs appeared first…
FCA to take over anti-money laundering supervision of all lawyers – Legal Futures
The Financial Conduct Authority is to take over responsibility for supervising lawyers’ anti-money laundering activities, the government announced today. The post FCA to take over anti-money laundering supervision of all…
Webinar to reveal how law firms can safeguard client data through cyber security best practices – Legal Futures
For the latest episode in the fourth series of Osprey Approach’s Build Better Habits webinars, the spotlight turns to the critical issue of cyber security. The post Webinar to reveal…
Cybersecurity on a law firm budget: What every managing partner should know – Legal Futures
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue, it’s a business-critical priority. For SME law firms, the challenge isn’t whether to invest in protection, but how to do it wisely.…
How to successfully transition from solicitor to consultant solicitor – Legal Futures
Growing numbers of solicitors in England and Wales are exploring consultant solicitor roles as alternatives to traditional law firm structures. The post How to successfully transition from solicitor to consultant…
Express Solicitors listed in 2026 Chambers & Partners – Legal Futures
Express Solicitors is continuing its run of success adding to its rankings in the 2026 edition of the Chambers & Partners UK list. The law firm has been ranked for…
Home Office-funded collective action wins approval – Legal Futures
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has granted the first public sector collective proceedings order (CPO), with the Home Office as litigation funder and largest class member. The post Home Office-funded collective…
“Cowardly” solicitor lied to client about claim for over 10 years – Legal Futures
A self-confessed “cowardly” solicitor who lied to a client for more than 10 years after her medical negligence claim was thrown out has been struck off. The post “Cowardly” solicitor…
Solicitor’s online pet tool joins global incubator programme – Legal Futures
A private client solicitor has launched an online tool to help ensure pets are looked after following their owner’s death, incapacity, divorce or separation. The post Solicitor’s online pet tool…
“Decisive reform” needed to restore public trust after SSB scandal – Legal Futures
The collapse of SSB Law and the SRA’s failures in supervising it demand “decisive reform” to restore public confidence, the Legal Services Consumer Panel has warned. The post “Decisive reform”…
Lack of training grants “increases risk” of duty solicitor collapse – Legal Futures
The lack of training grants for aspiring criminal defence solicitors “risks entrenching the current trajectory toward collapse” of the scheme, an academic has argued. The post Lack of training grants…
The Client Journey in PI: From First Google Search to Signed CFA – Legal Futures
In today’s connected world, the client journey in personal injury claims almost always begins the same way: with a Google search. The post The Client Journey in PI: From First…
PE-backed firm set to move outside of injury work for first time – Legal Futures
A private equity-backed serious injury firm is to move into other consumer law services for the first time with an “imminent” acquisition, Legal Futures can reveal. The post PE-backed firm…
Mazur: Law Society advice amid probate and crime concerns – Legal Futures
Private client group STEP is to lobby the government to bring probate rules in line with the Legal Services Act 2007 in the wake of the Mazur ruling. The post…