SRA warns firms over loan advice to clients
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned firms over loan advice after claims emerged from clients who say their solicitors pressured them into high-interest loans to finance their divorce proceedings. The SRA reiterated its code of conduct which states that clients must know about links between lenders and firms, and that firms must not abuse […]
Review finds “serious failings” led to child abuse in Oldham
An independent review conducted by Malcolm Newsam and Gary Ridgway into the allegations that Oldham Council covered up its knowledge of grooming gangs has found that while there is no evidence to suggest a cover-up, there were “failings” and “structural flaws” in Greater Manchester Police and the council’s safeguarding of the welfare of children. The […]
“Last judgment” made on anonymity of wealthy divorcing couples
A judge has made his “last judgment” on the issue of anonymity of wealthy divorcing couples, ruling in the Family Remedies Court that restrictions on the naming of divorcing couples is contrary to open justice and “at odds with the correct interpretation of [family procedure rules]”. The judge, Mr Justice Mostyn, received an application for […]
Private law proceedings’ impact on children’s mental health laid bare
A study conducted by the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory to examine the mental health needs of children involved in private law proceedings has painted a harrowing picture of the impact that such proceedings are having on the mental health of children. “Across England and Wales, 51,658 private law cases were initiated in 2018 (Ministry of […]
Firm launches 24/7 WhatsApp service to speed up divorce process
Fair Result, a divorce firm that offers a unique fixed-fee approach designed to speed up the divorce negotiation process, has launched a WhatsApp service for their clients to provide 24/7 support and a promise of same-day response. According to the firm, lack of communication is a common criticism from clients dealing with divorce lawyers, and they […]
Organic growth for law firms: looking beyond mergers and acquisitions
Law firms are in growth mode. Many will follow the tried and tested model of merging or acquiring other firms. A new LexisNexis report asks if there are faster and more reliable avenues for growth LexisNexis Legal & Professional released on Thursday an investigative report entitled “The Laws of Organic Growth.” The report interviews 20 […]
