Another failure for SRA in Daily Mail sting cases – Legal Futures
Two of the three solicitors accused by the Daily Mail of offering to help an undercover reporter concoct a false asylum claim have now been cleared of misconduct. The post…
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Report backs “targeted approach” to upfront property information – Legal Futures
A report for the Digital Property Market Steering Group has outlined a “more targeted approach” to upfront property information, focused on reducing late-stage transaction failures. The post Report backs “targeted…
Does our firm need a COFA succession plan? – Legal Futures
The departure of a compliance officer for finance and administration (COFA) can create immediate regulatory headaches for any law firm regulated by the SRA. The post Does our firm need…
Conveyancers, solicitors and search professionals: Nominate outstanding Local Land Charges teams for Customer Satisfaction Award 2026 – Legal Futures
Land Data has launched its 2026 Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence and is asking Local Authority customers to nominate the Local Land Charges teams in England and Wales. The…
Search Acumen comments on HMRC’s property transaction data for July 2025 – Legal Futures
The seasonally adjusted estimate of UK non-residential (commercial) transactions in July shows a 1% annual increasecompared to July 2024, and a 1% monthly decrease from June. The post Search Acumen…
Recent AML fines: Why conveyancing firms need to prioritise smarter compliance – Legal Futures
The conveyancing sector has come under heightened scrutiny from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), with significant Anti Money Laundering (AML) fines levied against conveyancers. The post Recent AML fines: Why…
What inspired me to write Being a Trainee Solicitor? – Legal Futures
Tom Proverbs-Garbett’s book, Being a Trainee Solicitor: How to Survive and Thrive will be published in September. Here he explains the genesis of the book and why it is needed.…
Knight Richardson opt for an all-in-one tech solution with Hoowla Conveyancing Software – Legal Futures
When you’re a firm dedicated solely to conveyancing, the tools you rely on need to do more than just manage cases, they need to actively enhance how you work, communicate,…
DLA Piper trainee shares her extraordinary journey from cleaning offices in London to starting City TC – Legal Cheek
Inês Pinheiro has launched TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn pages to tell her story Deary me today founder Inês Pinheiro A DLA Piper trainee has gone public with her extraordinary journey…
‘Is it realistic to have a puppy during my training contract?’ – Legal Cheek
In our latest Career Conundrum, a trainee solicitor is thinking about getting a puppy — but how will she juggle life as a dog mum with the demands of a…
Suspension for solicitor who acted on both sides of transaction – Legal Futures
A solicitor has been suspended over a “dereliction of duty” that saw him act on both sides of the transfer of an elderly and vulnerable client’s sole residence to a…
Law firms’ need for growth makes private equity “attractive option” – Legal Futures
The need for law firms to keep growing – because “if you’re standing still, you’re going backwards” – is making the option of private equity investment increasingly attractive. The post…
Car finance lawyers “smashed doors open” at Supreme Court – Legal Futures
The solicitor behind the successful car finance commission claim at the Supreme Court earlier this month has said he believes his team “smashed the doors open” to future claims. The…
Tribunal strikes out immigration adviser’s appeal over failed exam – Legal Futures
The First-tier Tribunal has struck out an appeal by an immigration adviser against the Immigration Advice Authority after she failed an exam. The post Tribunal strikes out immigration adviser’s appeal…
Addleshaws freezes NQ pay at £100k to tackle salary bunching – Legal Cheek
Bigger bonus pool too Addleshaw Goddard has opted to hold newly qualified (NQ) lawyer salaries at £100,000 this year, diverting extra funds into a £19 million bonus pool and boosting…