The annual rush of M&A activity around the October insurance renewal season has included a private equity-backed deal and a firm buying another more than twice its size. The post…
An allegation that an old woman who owned a farm in Devon signed codicils under the undue influence of a solicitor “should never have been made”, a High Court judge…
A solicitor who misled her divorce client, the Family Court and the owner of her law firm – leading to the client being issued with a penal notice – has…
The Bar Standards Board has decided to go ahead with rule changes requiring barristers to tell it every year, via their chambers, about any complaints they receive. The post BSB…
(Sponsored content.) Nikoo Ordodary, Director, Business Law at legal software professionals Dye & Durham, explains how the Economic and Crime Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) can impact your firm. – Read…
Jacob Poole catches up with his friend and colleague, Alasdair Gretton, to chat about balancing life in law with making movies Film poster for Dead on Distribution and director and…
For over 40 years, accident management companies have been a fundamental part of the UK’s legal structure, yet they often face skepticism online. The post Tackling misconceptions about UK accident…
Sham Uddin does not share evidence to back up his claims A screenshot of Sham Uddin’s TikTok A barrister has claimed in a viral TikTok that the Israeli government were…
Medical negligence claims have become one of the most pressing challenges facing the healthcare and legal landscape, reshaping the way cases are funded, managed and resolved. The post The rise…
A 25-partner law firm has become the first mid-market law firm in London to take private equity investment, with plans to grow both organically and through acquisition. The post Law…
The Law Society leadership yesterday lost a vote on its plan to increase the threshold for calling an SGM – and then immediately triggered a ballot of all members. The…
A high-powered Court of Appeal has overturned and completely rejected a High Court ruling that had opened a crack in advocates’ immunity. The post Court of Appeal crushes challenge to…
Our round-up of developments on the Mazur ruling includes a warning that law firms should consider prohibiting non-authorised staff from being clients’ main point of contact. The post Mazur: Non-authorised…
Rising operational costs, growing client expectations for value and transparency, and economic uncertainty have left many firms questioning how best to adapt. The post Tech over cuts: How UK law…
As a freelance solicitor specialising in vehicle damage claims, Kevin Smith knew that efficiency was going to either make or break his practice. The post Kevin Smith’s story: Customising Hoowla…