Why family lawyers should look beneath the dispute – an offer for readers
A family law conference hosted in London says it aims to bring a focus to cases where the underlying conflict is never truly being understood and do not focusing on what is best for the children. Bridging the Gap 2026: Connection, Perspective and Change is a two-day international interdisciplinary conference hosted at the Montcalm Mayfair, […]
Solicitor fined £10,500 over AML and account breaches
The sole manager and COFA of a law firm has been fined £10,500 and ordered to pay more than £46,000 in costs by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) after admitting breaches of accounts rules and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance requirements. Musa Audu, the sole manager of London-based Audu & Co, admitted to authorising five improper […]
New cohabitation reforms to create a wave of disputes
There is a compelling case for reforming cohabitation law. The current system can leave a financially vulnerable partner dependent on property law that was never designed to address the consequences of a family relationship breaking down. The government’s proposals are therefore welcome in principle. But they should not be mistaken for a straightforward route to […]