Social Housing Bill amendments tabled to help domestic abuse victims stay in their homes
The government has announced new plans to help domestic abuse survivors to stay in social housing while evicting perpetrators of abuse. A new measure tabled for the Social Housing Bill is designed to stop survivors having to prove abuse again where a protection order is already in place. The proposals strengthen existing reforms in the […]
AI is not a legal entity and responsibility remains human, Law Society warns
New guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) published by the Law Society of England and Wales makes it clear that these tools are not a legal entity and responsibility remains human. A new Law Society practice note gives specific guidance on how lawyers can integrate AI in their practice in line with their professional obligations. However, […]
‘We’re not looking to catch you out’ says FCA in latest update on AML supervision takeover
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has assured the legal community it is “not looking to catch you out” where firms are “ trying to do the right thing” in a speech delivered by executive director of enforcement and market oversight, Steve Smart at the Law Society Economic Crime Conference 2026. In a transfer of powers, […]
Firm news: promotions and Chambers Bar Guide celebrations
Manchester and Cheshire-based Maguire Family Law has announced two promotions and a duo of solicitor appointments expanding Manchester city centre team. Jennifer Hudec has been promoted to partner, having joined the firm as a senior associate in 2025. Jennifer specialises in high-net-worth divorce and complex financial remedy proceedings. The firm also welcomes Ciara Florey as […]
Collaboration offers clients trauma-informed legal support
Family law firm Burgess Mee has launched a collaboration with an experienced psychotherapist to offer clients integrated trauma-informed legal and therapeutic support. Fiona Forsyth, a former family solicitor herself, is working with Burgess Mee to offer clients support at key stages in the family law process, from preparing for financial disclosure, mediation or court hearings to […]
Clients’ use of AI risks flawed assumptions in amicable divorces
With experience navigating complex domestic disputes, Stephanie Douthwaite, a partner at Harrogate Family Law joins the latest Today’s Family Lawyer podcast. Sitting down with host David Opie, the discussion centres on the rapidly growing trend of clients arriving at initial consultations having relied on artificial intelligence to outline their own divorce settlements. How should family […]