Two more acquisitions for leading PE-backed group – Legal Futures
Two of the law firms owned by Lawfront, the largest buy-and-build group backed by private equity, have made their own acquisitions, in our first M&A round-up of the year. The…
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Junior solicitor avoids strike-off after deleting part of handover note – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has decided against striking off a junior solicitor who deleted part of a colleague’s handover note to cover up his failure to do what it…
Call to tackle low-cost conveyancing as part of home-buying reform – Legal Futures
Stronger regulation of the “high-volume, low-value conveyancing sector”, as well as a review of fee structures, is needed as part of home-buying reform, the government has been told. The post…
Professional ethics network to push for “cultural step-change” – Legal Futures
A professional ethics network is to be launched in a bid to achieve the “cultural step-change” required to improve standards among lawyers. The post Professional ethics network to push for…
Review conveyancers’ fees, CILEX tells government – Law Gazette – Features
Legal executive body says conveyancers are taking on too many cases because the work makes little profit. – Read More
Trainee supervisor struck off after billing 28-hour days – Legal Cheek
False time recordings A solicitor who supervised trainees has been struck off after claiming she worked the equivalent of 28-hour days in a bid to secure a bonus worth almost…
New Year round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from the New Year period Starmer seeks deal for lawyers in Brexit reset (£) Junior lawyers want their pound of flesh — or two…
Mixed fortunes for Law PLC as Knights leads the way – Legal Futures
Law firm consolidator Knights was the best-performing listed legal business last year, with its share price leaping by 70% in 2025, the annual Legal Futures analysis of ‘Law PLC’ has…
Solicitor billed 28 hours a day to maximise bonus – Legal Futures
A senior solicitor who recorded an average of 28 hours of work a day over a period of 12 months in a bid to maximise her bonus has been struck…
FCA goes public with claims company investigation after court battle – Legal Futures
The Financial Conduct Authority is investigating The Claims Protection Agency Ltd over its motor finance work, it has emerged after a High Court battle over anonymity. The post FCA goes…
Slow progress in reshaping legal market, LSB admits – Legal Futures
A legal market that achieves fairer outcomes for both the public and the profession “is far from being realised”, the Legal Services Board has declared. The post Slow progress in…
The managing partner in 2026: skills, security and strategic technology – Legal Futures
The legal sector stands at a pivotal moment. The pace of technological change is accelerating, cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, and client expectations are higher than ever. The post…
Don’t miss these upcoming student careers events featuring top law firms and chambers – Legal Cheek
2026 dates for your diary Legal Cheek is kicking off 2026 with a host of virtual events for aspiring solicitors and barristers. If you want to learn more about life…
Legal Cheek’s most read stories of 2025 – Legal Cheek
What’s been getting the most clicks, reads, and comments this year? It’s been another action packed year in legal news, and Legal Cheek has been right there with you, bringing…
Merger madness: Why are so many law firms joining forces? – Legal Cheek
The Legal Cheek team discusses Big Law tie-ups — listen now Big Law is no stranger to major mergers — many of the most prestigious City firms were formed through…