Slight increase in overall family cases masks ‘concerning’ rise in domestic violence protection orders
The latest Ministry of Justice figures show a 2% increase in the number of new cases in the family courts from July to September this year compared with the same period in 2024, with a total of 67,844 new cases. There was an increase in most case types, including domestic violence (11%), private law (11%), […]
Legal sector value jumps to over £50bn as LSB outlines plans for future regulation
The legal services sector grew from a value of £41.4 billion in 2021 to £52.3 billion by 2024. Private equity investment in the sector has increased significantly, climbing by 42% from £377 million in 2023 and reaching £1.2 billion over the last five years. Satisfaction in the delivery of legal services is improving, as the […]
Mazur response a key focus for CILEx Regulation, as it sets out 2026 corporate plan
CILEx Regulation Limited (CRL) has set out its priorities for the coming year, and said its focus will be on securing litigation rights for legal executives following “the massive upset” caused by the Mazur judgment. Writing in its 2026 plan, the regulator said it had been “working tirelessly to communicate with the regulated communities, Stakeholders, […]
Lawyers fear AML reforms could endanger legal privilege, poll finds
Three in five (58%) legal professionals informally sampled have expressed concern that proposed AML reforms could affect legal professional privilege. The finding comes from a poll of 204 legal professionals, which was carried out during a webinar hosted by compliance and training providers VinciWorks and Compliance Office. Attendees were discussing the government proposal to significantly reduce […]
Osbornes Law and Lodders welcome new family partners
Lee Henderson has joined the family department of London-based Osbornes Law as the third new partner in recent months, while south west firm Lodders has appointed family law specialist Helen Benussi as a partner. Benussi (left, main picture) has over a decade of experience advising on all aspects of family law, divorce, and child-related matters. […]
Why it’s time to rethink the paternity leave model in the UK
Despite promoting paternity leave as a key right, statutory pay is so low, the leave is unaffordable for 95% of new fathers. Steven Eckett, head of employment for England at Gilson Gray in London, explains why the system is failing modern families and sets out why meaningful reform is overdue. The UK has made […]