In 10 years, there has been a 92% increase in the amount of property listed under overseas company ownership across England and Wales. The post Volume of property owned by…
May 2026 Taylor Wessing‘s UK arm is gearing up for a major transatlantic tie up after confirming plans to merge with US firm Winston & Strawn, creating a new legal…
If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be. The post AML lacks clarity –…
The jolly old man’s yearly visit raises some interesting questions about trespass, privacy and tax evasion It’s almost that time of year when a stout, white-bearded man with frostbitten cheeks…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Legal services revenue in UK rises 65% in ten years (£) Carter-Ruck lawyer for OneCoin ‘cryptoqueen’ prevails over…
A solicitor who deceived a convicted client into believing he had a practising certificate, took money to pursue an appeal and then did not do the work has been struck…
Most private client specialists have “mixed feelings” about Law Commission plans to permit electronic wills – but would embrace them if they happen. The post Private client specialists have “mixed…
Two high-profile Solicitors Regulation Authority prosecutions for alleged misconduct by libel lawyers failed last week. The post SRA fails with two high-profile SLAPPs prosecutions appeared first on Legal Futures. –…
Andy Hitchon, Head of LEAP Estates, examines the main risks linked to digital will writing and what private client practitioners can do to overcome them. The post Electronic wills: Opportunity…
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Two non-solicitor directors of SSB Group have been disqualified from working in the profession after the Solicitors Regulation Authority found they had been dishonest. The post SRA disqualifies “dishonest” non-solicitor…
Deal in discussion Taylor Wessing is in talks over a potential merger with US law firm Winston & Strawn, it has emerged. If given the go-ahead, the deal would create…
VinciWorks explores their recent poll of 204 legal professionals discussing the government’s consultation and the potential transfer of AML supervision from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to the FCA. The…
AI legaltech company Qanooni has been named winner of the Professional Services category at The Investec Early Stage Entrepreneur of the Year Awards The post Qanooni wins Investec ESEY Professional…
Amy Bruce of Osprey Approach hosted a panel of experts to explore how SME law firms can level up their business development (BD) strategies. The post Grow your business: How…