Property owned by ex-wife of convicted solicitor sold – Legal Futures
The SFO has secured £1.1m from the sale of a house following the first unexplained wealth order, issued against the ex-wife of the solicitor behind the Axiom Legal Financing Fund…
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What are the key things law firms need to know about the European Accessibility Act (EAA)? – Legal Futures
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) may seem like just another item to add to the never-ending to-do list, but it’s more than just another regulation; it’s a step toward making…
Leonard Curtis Group celebrates 30 years – Legal Futures
The firm, which started life in Bury as the insolvency division of a regional accountancy practice, now employs over 330 people across 30 offices UK and offshore. The post Leonard…
Making wishes a reality for your client’s estate planning – Legal Futures
Pensions have always sat outside normal client estate planning. Even when you establish wills for your clients, they will not cover their pension – so they must complete an expression…
The deadline for compulsory identity verification for Companies House is fast approaching – Legal Futures
From 18 November 2025, anyone setting up, running, owning, or controlling a company in the UK will need to verify their identity for Companies House – to prove they are…
Corporé champions independence with a new look and mission to help claimant solicitors deliver the best for their clients – Legal Futures
For claimant solicitors, every personal injury case is more than just legal work – it’s about helping someone rebuild their life. But finding rehabilitation support that is truly independent, clinically…
Suspension for managing partner who fabricated client-care letter – Legal Futures
A managing partner who fabricated a client-care letter and backdated it has been suspended for 12 months, after an allegation of dishonesty was dropped. The post Suspension for managing partner…
“Too many examples of judicial bullying,” says Lady Chief Justice – Legal Futures
The Lady Chief Justice has acknowledged that a minority of judges fail to behave with the professionalism and courtesy expected of them. The post “Too many examples of judicial bullying,”…
Automated decision-making among new Law Commission projects – Legal Futures
The Law Commission has launched a project to examine whether new legislation is needed on automated decision-making by public bodies, using algorithms and AI. The post Automated decision-making among new…
Why legal AI needs to work the way lawyers do – Legal Futures
The conversation around AI in law has shifted from curiosity to expectation. Firms know they need to explore how AI can help, yet too often the tools on offer fail…
Harman urges drastic action to end Bar’s “culture of impunity” – Legal Futures
“Decisive and radical change” is needed at the Bar and the bench to reset a “culture of impunity” that allows those at the top to bully or harass others, the…
Solicitor suspended over dishonest but trivial email change – Legal Futures
A solicitor who dishonestly made a minor amendment to an email when he forwarded it to a client – causing no harm to them or anyone else – has been…
Law Society plan for 10-fold rise in SGM threshold “shocking” – Legal Futures
The group that last year requisitioned a special general meeting of the Law Society has described plans to make it much harder to do so in future as “shocking”. The…
Two more lawyers join Lammy at Ministry of Justice in reshuffle – Legal Futures
The government reshuffle has seen two new junior ministers at the Ministry of Justice – both lawyers replacing non-lawyers – alongside David Lammy’s appointment as Lord Chancellor. The post Two…
The changing legal landscapes: “More options for lawyers and law firms” – Legal Futures
Today, both traditional law firms and new model law firms (NMLFs) face a shared challenge: how to attract and retain the best talent in a profession where expectations about career…