CEL Solicitors is acting for victims of a suspected £20 million cryptocurrency scam and is encouraging more people to come forward to help investigations. The post CEL Solicitors advises on…
Uptick in staff costs Freshfields has reported a dip in profits despite rising revenues, after a sharp increase in its wage bill weighed on the Magic Circle firm’s bottom line,…
The residential conveyancing sector is evolving, driven by rapid technological advancements and changing client expectations. Here, we explore the challenges and opportunities facing conveyancers in 2026. The post What could…
Legal Cheek speaks to Ed Southall about his decision to leave law and launch his own business Ed Southall’s career path has been anything but ordinary. “I didn’t study law…
The employment law service powered entirely by artificial intelligence and launched three months ago has negotiated a £30,000 settlement for a user. The post AI employment law firm negotiates £30k…
Law firm compliance officers have “poor” knowledge of the SRA reporting and record-keeping requirements, according to research by the regulator. The post Compliance officers have “poor” knowledge of obligations appeared…
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has rejected an allegation that a managing partner instigated a non-consensual drunken kiss with a much younger paralegal. The post Managing partner “did not instigate” drunken…
The Law Society is to seek to intervene in the Mazur appeal amid specialist lawyers’ prediction that more costs disputes are on the way following the High Court decision. The…
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…