By Legal Futures Associate ARAG In 2021, DAS UK and Maxima—a provider of litigation funding and risk solutions—launched Optimise, a clinical negligence and personal injury scheme specifically designed for smaller…
It would be no surprise that SIFA Professional advocates a more joined-up approach to areas of legal advice where there is a financial overlap or financial implications. The post Divorce…
The Legal Ombudsman was wrong to find that a law firm failed to adequately assess a client’s capacity and should pay her £15,700 in compensation, the High Court has ruled.…
A consultant solicitor in a long-running dispute with his former law firm over his entitlement to a share of its fees has failed in his appeal to the Employment Appeal…
Barristers will be required to inform both their chambers and their regulator about the complaints they receive, under plans published yesterday by the Bar Standards Board. The post Barristers “should…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has been given statutory directions to address the multiple failures in its oversight of Axiom Ince. The post LSB lays out actions for SRA to avoid…
Landmark’s Commercial Property Trends Report provides insights into the commercial property transaction pipeline across England, Wales and Scotland. The post Landmark commercial trends report Q1 2025 – April 2025 appeared…
At the heart of Ipswich, Smith & Co Solicitors has built a reputation for providing dependable legal advice rooted in traditional values, yet with a distinctly modern edge. The post…
A judge has rejected a potential seven-figure personal injury claim from a solicitor who sustained “a concussive head injury” from a loose door handle at her firm’s offices. The post…
Two lawyers – a retired deputy High Court judge and a former Crown prosecutor – are fronting multi-billion-pound opt-out collective actions against Microsoft and Google. The post Senior lawyers front…
Legal Futures would like to clarify that we incorrectly named Martin Tolhurst Solicitors as being the subject of a fine for anti-money laundering failures. The post Martin Tolhurst Solicitors –…
A Kent law firm that failed to comply with anti-money laundering rules for more than 15 years has been fined £120,000 by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. The post Law firm…
A judge has struck down an executive order made by President Trump against the law firm Jenner & Block, describing it as “an unconstitutional act of retaliation”. The post Court…
In the coming months, SOS Legal will be introducing SOS Innovate — a powerful new legal software platform built to meet the evolving needs of its user firms. The post…
With Gen Z and Millennial lawyers bringing different career expectations and experienced professionals moving toward flexible working or retirement, firms must evolve to attract and retain talent. The post How…