Legal technology solution provider BigHand have won Gold at The Titan Business Awards in the ‘Business Technology Solutions – Legal Solution’ category. This is the latest in a series of award wins for BigHand, being
4PB have announced that Charlotte Georges (formerly of 36 Group), has joined chambers immediate effect. Charlotte is recognised as a leading junior in Family: Children And Domestic Abuse and has a experience in handling complex
Women’s Aid have said they welcome the £2 million fund to help survivors of domestic abuse Women’s Aid have stated that they are “delighted to be working with the Home Office, member services and sector
The NSPCC have urged the Government to take action on sexual abuse trial delays. New data from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) shows delays to criminal trials have increased by 55% in the past five
The end of 2023, 29th December to be exact saw the eight-year anniversary of the criminalisation of coercive control. The landmark legislation which established coercive and controlling behaviour (CCB) as a criminal offence in the
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) have announced they are to conduct a Review of Civil Legal Aid and have put out a call for evidence. The aim of this call for evidence is to obtain
The Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) issued their first diversity fine on 19th December 2023, for failure to supply workforce diversity in accordance with the deadline. The fine was issued to HG Legal Ltd and they
Today (10th January 2024) is the final day you can purchase tickets for the British Family Law Awards which will be hosted at the Bristol Harbour Hotel on 25th January 2024. Don’t miss out, book
Domestic abuse victims will be given fresh support in the form of lifeline payments to escape abuse and rebuild their lives. The Home Office announced yesterday that a new £2 million fund will provide one-off
In their latest podcast episode, HMCTS have focused on an important and timely topic – making courts and tribunals more accessible for neurodivergent people. Neurodiversity, expresses the diverse ways people think, interpret, and process information,
A brand new guide has been published by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and HM Courts and Tribunals Services (HMCTS) to help the public easily access court hearings. This guide are being encouraged to see
Kate Clark has been appointed as new Head of Family in Mishcon Private (Mishcon de Reya) effective from the start of 2024. Kate Clark joined Mishcon in 2014 and became a Partner in 2021. Kate
The Surrey Junior Lawyers Division’s first event of 2024 is – Let’s Talk: Practice Areas! Taking place online via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 23rd January 2024. Event Details: If you are a trainee solicitor approaching
Talbots Law enhances their expansion journey into Worcester city centre with the acquisition of Scaiff LLP Talbots Law, founded in 1828, have continued their expansion journey, by announcing their third acquisition in the space of
Legal Futures presents their webinar on The big CPR decisions of 2023. Available from 16/01/2024 Professor Dominic Reagan 2023 has roared by. There have been important rulings in a range of areas that go to
Today’s Family Lawyer is pleased to announce the host of the British Family Law Awards 2024. Joanna Gosling will be hosting our British Family Law Awards on Thursday 25th January 2024, in Bristol. It isn’t
The Legal Services Board (LSB) have confirmed that they are going to be conducting a review of events that lead up to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA’s) intervention into Axiom Ince. The LSB have published
Tickets are now available for the British Family Law Awards which will be hosted at the Bristol Harbour Hotel on 25th January 2024. The British Family Law Awards have been launched by Today’s Media, the
Stowe Family Law (Stowe) have announced that it has acquired Crisp & Co Solicitors, a family law firm supporting clients across England, from 17 office locations, including Kingston, Central London, and Manchester. Acquiring the
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced that they will not be imposing an overall cap on claims against the compensation fund as a result of the Axiom Ince intervention. Furthermore, the SRA has provided
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has set out a range of recommendations to modernise the UK’s 33-year-old fertility law. The proposals made by the UK-wide regulator of fertility treatment and embryo research aim
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have shared a report outlining both the opportunities and risks associated with and presented by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This report forms part of the SRA’s Risk Outlook
The Law Society of England and Wales has published guidance to support disabled students through their studies and in the workplace. The published guidance was released on the first day of Disability History Month, which
On Friday 17th November, the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Alex Chalk KC MP delivered a speech at at the Civil Justice Council’s 12th National Forum.Can I thank Sir Geoffrey very much
Following the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) unveiling its vision for the future of the civil and family courts and tribunals system, the Law Society of England and Wales have shared their comments, highlighting the need
On Thursday 16th November 2023 the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) published the details of the first fixed penalties it has issued since introducing the new fixed financial penalty regime. The £750 fines that have been
Sir Andrew Macfarlane, President of the Family Division has written a letter regarding the Revised National Listing Protocol for applications that seek Deprivation of Liberty Orders (DOL) relating to children under the inherent jurisdiction. Letter
K J Smith have opened their new office in Summertown, Oxford. This expansion of an Oxford office, brings the total number of K J smith offices across the area to 12. Kerry Smith opened the
Following the government’s response to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report, The Family Court and domestic abuse: achieving cultural change, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes the child-centric focus in the Family Court, but states that greater
On 14th October 2023, the Annual Conference for the Family Law Bar Association (FLBA) took place in Bristol. The conference was in a hybrid format, with the sessions being live streamed, enabling more people to
Hasan Hadi, Founder of southgate solicitors has announced the promotion of Chloë Rodway from Solicitor to Associate Solicitor in recent weeks. Chloë has also become a mediator enabling her to assist couples reach an out
The Family Justice Council Working Group, Death by Suicide within Family Proceedings: At Risk of Suicide: Information for professionals working within the court system. The Family Justice Council Working Group, Death by Suicide within Family
Family Court Reminder by HMCTS Reminder: Since Monday 6 November, our Court and Tribunal Service Centre are answering phone calls and webchat enquiries relating to divorce applications between 10am to 6pm. Please remember that you
Bell Lamb & Joynson have won Law Firm of the Year in the under £6 million turnover category at the 2023 LawNet Awards ceremony held at the Celtic Manor. This award recognises Bell Lamb &
New report states that the Government is ignoring millions of children caught up in divorce and separation and that the Government could make savings if system is reformed. Children’s rights are being ignored by the
Last week the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary reminded everyone of the Guidance on the Grant of Rights of Audience by the Business and Property Court. They noted that on a number of recent occasions the