JBGass Solicitors, a conveyancing firm based in Wilmslow has been in operation since 1914, a testament to their longevity and ability to adapt to cultural and economic changes. The post…
Rises in regions too CMS has raised the salary for its newly qualified (NQ) lawyers in London to £110,000. This marks a £5,000 increase from the previous salary of £105,000,…
There should only be a move to regulate third-party litigation funding in the event of “an identifiable problem or market failure”, a major report has concluded. The post Major report…
The two partners of a firm whose purpose is to serve the non-legal business interests of one of them have been fined for multiple rule breaches, including using client account…
Almost half of conveyancing firms do not have pricing policies which are “clearly defined, understood, communicated and adhered to” all the time. The post Many conveyancing firms “do not have…
A ruling that parties must engage in ADR before their argument over costs can be heard is a landmark that could herald the start of a new era, according to…
The legal profession in the UK is currently experiencing a notable shift in training methodologies. – Read More
Land Data has launched its 2025 Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence and is asking Local Authority customers to nominate the Local Land Charges teams in England and Wales. The…
The first episode in a new series of Osprey Approach’s Build Better Habits webinars, will focus on how a continuous improvement mindset can help SME law firms to stay competitive…
Commitment comes amid populist attacks both home and abroad Lord Hermer KC — Credit Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street The UK government will make the rule of law…
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined two Manchester based financial and debt management companies a total of £150,000 for sending in excess of 7.5million spam text messages to people.…
Junior associate refused A senior partner has been suspended for nine months after telling a newly qualified (NQ) to send a misleading email to a client. Rajpal Panesar, at the…
The High Court has ordered a leading City litigation firm to name the source of a potentially forged report produced as part of an arbitration dispute between Russian oligarchs. The…
A solicitor who signed an inaccurate declaration that triggered the release of a £1m Covid loan to a client, has been fined £15,000. The post Solicitor fined for inaccurate declaration…
Bullying and harassment is not limited to the Bar and “disruptive action” may be needed to create a “fair, healthy, diverse and inclusive legal profession”, the Legal Services Board has…