A solicitor who practised while suspended has been struck off, while the law firm owner who unwittingly employed him received a suspended sentence. The post Solicitor who practised while suspended…
Law firms backed by private equity have seen revenue growth of 30% in the last two years, twice the rate of the top 50, according to new research. The post…
The end is nigh. Robotic lawyers are coming for your jobs. Machines in snazzy suits will soon be swaggering into courtrooms, offering legal advice with the efficiency of a microwave…
The recent SRA consultation on changes to handling client money has caused consternation across the legal profession, not least amongst our members at the ILFM. The post Changing how solicitors…
A law firm owner has been suspended for not disclosing conflicts of interest to clients, including that his wife was a director of the property development company they were buying…
Solicitors are set to pay £38m towards being represented by the Law Society after it announced plans for a 2% rise in the income it takes from the annual practising…
A tribunal judge who let a solicitor bypass security checks to enter a courthouse – leading to a confrontation with security staff – has been given formal advice for misconduct.…
Pioneering listed law firm Gateley has announced a new £80m revolving credit facility as it eyes further acquisitions alongside organic growth. The post Listed firm eyes more acquisitions after agreeing…
At Hoowla HQ, we’re excited to launch our new legal accounting feature within our conveyancing software, the Completion Pack, a intelligent, easy to use feature that enhances the final stage…
The First-tier Tribunal has upheld an £8,400 fine imposed on a law firm for not belonging to a client money protection scheme while collecting rent for properties owned by clients.…
The barrister acting for terror group Hamas has accused a Talk TV presenter of putting a “target on my back” by associating him with his client. The post “You’ve put…
Five more leading law firms – including Anglo-American giant A&O Shearman – struck deals with President Donald Trump this weekend to avoid being targeted by punitive executive orders. The post…
A law firm team manager who misled a client about the progress of his complaint rather than admit a mistake has been barred from working in the profession. The post…
How to address common business development challenges and deliver excellent client service are just two of the topics covered in the latest episode of Osprey Approach’s popular podcast series, Empowering…
SearchFlow’s annual event, the SearchFlow Summit 2025, will take place on Thursday 12 June at the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch in London, with a theme of ‘Driving change: Insights for a sustainable future’.…