Law Society shares ‘widespread and serious concerns’ over SRA funding increase proposals
The Law Society of England and Wales says it has “widespread and serious concerns” over the proposed increase in funding the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is seeking in its 2026-2027 business plan. In its response to the business plan consultation, the representative body said there was “insufficient evidence underpinning some proposals” and the SRA risked […]
Social media ban could create new battleground for separated parents, lawyers say
The government’s proposed social media ban for under-16s could create a new battleground for separated parents, family lawyers at HCR Law have warned. The proposals, which are intended to protect children from harmful online content and excessive social media use, could add a new dimension to disputes between separated parents over, the lawyers claim. Andrew […]
Firms rate themselves higher on service than customers, survey reveals
New research reveals that across every form of contact, law firms scored themselves significantly higher for customer service than customers did. A survey of 200 law firms and 5,000 consumers discovered the gap between business and customer perceptions. It revealed an almost 30 percentage point gap between how law firms meet customer expectations on social […]
Child welfare brings reflective practice to the top of the agenda in family law
Kerry Lawlor works with legal and professional teams, providing reflective practice, therapeutic supervision, therapeutic coaching and mental health-related training. She explains why reflective practice should be adopted as standard by family lawyers and legal professionals. As a psychotherapist and supervisor, reflective practice has long been a tool in my professional kit. A wellbeing initiative for professionals […]