Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast: The state of law firm finance in 2026
Osprey Approach announces that the latest episode of its Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast is now available on YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music. The podcast explores the financial realities facing law firms in 2026, drawing on insights from the Crowe Benchmarking 2025 report, and offers practical guidance on building more resilient practices. In episode 30, Amy […]
UK Family Law Report forecasts steady growth for sector, reaching £2.9bn by 2029
The UK Family Law Report 2026, the 12th edition of the annual research report from IRN Legal Reports, forecasts steady growth for the sector, with a forecast of 6% growth in 2026 and a compound annual growth rate of 5.8% between 2025 and 2029. The market value is expected to reach £2.9 billion over the […]
Nuffield analysis of changing needs of young people sheds light on future of family justice system
Analysis from the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory exploring future needs of the family justice system suggests there will be an increase in international origins and ties, a more ethnically diverse range of families, more parents with disabilities and an increase in pressure on mental health services. The complexity of the changing needs of the population […]
Japan’s new joint custody legislation will make ‘significant difference’ to nationals divorcing in UK
Landmark legislation in Japan has enabled separating parents to be jointly responsible in custody proceedings, in a move which is set to benefit UK divorce cases with an international element involving the country. Until the change, Japan was the only G7 country that did not recognise the legal concept of joint custody. The amendment now […]
Shikha Datta appointed head of family law at Andrew & Andrew Solicitors
Hampshire law firm Andrew & Andrew Solicitors has appointed Shikha Datta as head of its newly established family law department, as the firm continues its growth and expansion of services. Datta brings over 25 years of experience in family law, advising clients on achieving the best possible outcomes in both financial and children-related matters. Her expertise […]
Satisfied clients aren’t leaving reviews in growing ‘advocacy gap’, report finds
A survey of legal services clients has found that although the vast majority (84%) are happy with the service they receive, 66% said they would never leave a review. Access Legal surveyed 1,000 clients who have used conveyancing, wills and probate, family law or personal injury legal services in the last two years for its […]
Lawfront adds Reading-based Field Seymour Parkes to portfolio
Private equity backed consolidator Lawfront has announced the acquisition of Reading based Field Seymour Parkes, taking the total number of firms under its ‘regional leaders’ banner to seven. Field Seymour Parkes joins regional firms Farleys, Fisher Jones Greenwood, Nelsons, Slater Heelis, Brachers and Trethowans as the Blixt-backed Lawfront continues to add to its growing portfolio […]
The science behind family law
Charlotte Haskayne, Business Manager at Northgene, joins the Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast to lift the lid on the realities of legal DNA testing and its growing role in modern family law. Where is DNA evidence crucial? What role does it play in the courts? Haskayne discusses her experience with court‑ordered paternity disputes to the rapidly […]
World Autism Acceptance Month: Knowledge isn’t the same as understanding and acceptance
Nicky Tolley is a member of The Intermediary Cooperative, a non-profit social enterprise offering HMCTS appointed intermediary services across England and Wales. During World Autism Acceptance Month, she explains how intermediaries provide familiarity and consistency for neurodivergent clients, to foster inclusivity in the family justice system. April is when we celebrate World Autism Acceptance […]