The SRA’s strict liability gamble has failed. Good – Legal Futures
The Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in Dentons v SRA on 27 April, and the profession is right to welcome it. It is the second time in short…
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John Barkers Solicitors delivers growth with OneAdvanced – Legal Futures
After more than 20 years of partnership, John Barkers Solicitors and OneAdvanced continue to grow together, adapting to the evolving demands of the legal sector. The post John Barkers Solicitors…
Express Chambers appoints chief clerk as wider Express group continues to grow – Legal Futures
Following on from the launch of Express Chambers, the advocacy arm of Express Solicitors, a new Chief Clerk has been appointed to help manage and grow the department. The post…
DSW launches legal arm with appointment of new MD – Legal Futures
Dow Schofield Watts (DSW) has expanded its legal offering with the launch of a dedicated new division, DSW Legal, spearheaded by James Mallender, who has been appointed Managing Director. The…
Brabners welcomes new Head of Corporate for next phase of team growth – Legal Futures
Brabners has appointed corporate partner Ruth Hargreaves as its new Head of Corporate, following a strong 12 months for the team, during which it advised on more than £762m worth…
A storm in an SDLT cup? – Legal Futures
With HMRC’s new registration regime opening from 18 May, confusion has been circulating across the conveyancing sector about what the new SDLT tax adviser registration really means in practice. The…
‘Big Four’ fee-share firms become ‘Big Five’ with Lawhive – Legal Futures
Fast-growing consumer law platform Lawhive has become the fifth biggest fee-share law firm after more than doubling in size in only a year. The post ‘Big Four’ fee-share firms become…
Barrister fined for accusing senior judge of misconduct loses appeal – Legal Futures
The High Court has dismissed an appeal by a barrister fined £15,000 for making an “unfounded and serious allegation of misconduct in public office” against a senior judge. The post…
Barrister warns Bar’s Black interns programme may be unlawful – Legal Futures
The Bar Council needs to be clearer in the legal justificating for its controversial 10,000 Black Interns programme, a barrister has suggested. The post Barrister warns Bar’s Black interns programme…
New approach to client complaints may be needed in age of AI – Legal Futures
Existing approaches to legal services complaints handling “might not be suited to the challenges posed” by the age of AI, the Law Society has warned. The post New approach to…
Podcast explores what makes a law firm worth buying in a changing legal market – Legal Futures
As private equity interest in the legal sector continues to grow, episode 32 features Abby Winkworth, who shares practical insight into what drives value in modern law firms and what…
Fixed recoverable costs in professional negligence claims: Making earlier calls – Legal Futures
For claimant solicitors, the margin for exploratory investigation is narrower and early funding decisions carry greater weight. The emphasis is now on disciplined evaluation, realistic modelling and timely risk management.…
LeO directs law firm to pay £49k in latest public interest decisions – Legal Futures
The Legal Ombudsman directed London law firm Laytons to pay £49,000 in compensation to a client for failing to register her lease extension in the latest batch of public interest…
Sports solicitor fails in challenge to SRA intervention – Legal Futures
A High Court judge has rejected a high-profile sports lawyer’s challenge to an intervention in his law firm by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The post Sports solicitor fails in challenge…
AIM-listed professional services group launches legal brand – Legal Futures
AIM-listed professional services business DSW Capital has launched a branded legal division after the law firm it bought 18 months ago reported strong results. The post AIM-listed professional services group…