Plans to modernise will making – including allowing electronic wills – and reduce the number of disputes were today published by the Law Commission. The post Electronic wills at heart…
In a legal market where tradition collides with transformation, law firms of every size and stripe are being approached almost daily by private equity houses. The post Blinded by the…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has imposed its largest-ever fine, just shy of £4m, on the former non-solicitor owner of collapsed law firm Kingly Solicitors. The post SRA hands out record…
Minerva is proud to announce its partnership with Osprey Approach, a leading independent case management provider for law firms. The post Minerva partners with Osprey Approach to deliver best in…
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Data confirms law firm leaders must prioritize centralized support structures, workforce planning, and technology adoption to drive operational efficiency and long-term resilience. The post Legal workflow leadership report reveals persistent…
Drafting and research skills appear to lag under new regime, according to exclusive Legal Cheek research ahead of today’s LegalEdCon 2025 New research by Legal Cheek has found that trainees…
The High Court has upheld the decision to strike off a solicitor over tweets on Israel and Palestine, saying they showed “unvarnished antisemitic racism”. The post High Court upholds strike-off…
Competition among private equity buyers has pushed the value of law firms to the “upper end” of their “legitimate range”, it was claimed yesterday. The post Private equity boom pushes…
A template letter for formally incorporating professional ethical obligations into an in-house solicitor’s employment contract was published yesterday by the Law Society. The post In-house solicitors’ contracts should “incorporate ethical…
A solicitor who acted for hundreds of women in vaginal mesh claims before his firm was shut down is to appear before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. The post Vaginal mesh…
Landmark Information Group speak to Simon Boyle, environmental lawyer, and Robert Lee, Professor of Law at the University of Birmingham, for their take on what the Law Society’s Climate Change…
(Sponsored content.) Dr Joseph Lee Nazzini examines digital assets regulation, financial adaptation, quantum tech’s security impact, and lawtech’s role in compliance. – Read More
LEAP Estates announces the launch of its 2025 Annual Report, offering a comprehensive snapshot of will writing activity and trends across England and Wales. The post LEAP Estates launches 2025…
Delegates will gather in London tomorrow for Legal Cheek’s annual in-person conference From top left to bottom right: Professor Joanna Ballard, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic at The University of Law; Roy…