An Australian practice management system has formally launched in the UK at this year’s Legalex Conference. Smokeball is a cloud practice management platform first launched in Australia in 2008 and since then has expanded in Read More
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British Family Law Awards 2024 shortlist revealed and tickets released
The shortlist for the very first British Family Law Awards has been exclusively revealed this morning with firms up and down the country recognised for the excellence in service, expertise and skill. Tickets are now Read More
There are lots of people we can bring into family matters that will add value and help the solicitor along the way; and potentially save the client time and money. To discuss the topic of Read More
Windsor-based Charles Coleman has acquired acquires local firm Seakens Solicitors and expanded it’s operations into Virginia Water. The combined business will operate under the Charles Coleman LLP Solicitors name with the Virginia Water office Read More
An outsourced compliance service provider has warned of a new-style scam they have intercepted involving criminals impersonating the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The methodology involves individuals contacting law firms alleging to be from the SRA Read More
The latest Today’s Family Lawyer podcast welcomes Nigel Shepherd on to discuss his role in, and view of, the implementation of The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act (2020), best know as “No Fault Divorce.” Nigel Read More
In an extended episode of the Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast host David Opie interviews June Venters KC, who has spent much of her legal career breaking down barriers promoting equal opportunities in the law. Read More
The latest Today’s Family Lawyer podcast welcomes Sally Jackson of Sally Jackson Coaching, and Julia Moreno, a family lawyer at Keystone Law and a trained divorce coach, on to the podcast to discuss the Read More
The latest Anti-Money Laundering (AML) annual report from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has been released, detailing the regulator’s stance and approach to AML regulation for law firms. In it, the SRA warns that Read More
The closing date to enter The British Family Law Awards is just a week away. The ceremony has already attracted plenty of interest from around the family community and follows in the footsteps of the Read More
The 179th Presidential of the Law Society of England and Wales was inaugurated this week, alongside a new leadership team following the end of Lubna Shuja’s time in post. Nick Emmerson, a partner at Read More
The Law Commission have revealed details of their project to review the Marital Causes Act- including the impact of financial remedies on divorce. Presenting at the recent Today’s Family Lawyer Private Law Update Spencer Read More
A free-to-access baby-loss awareness training programme has been launched to help law firms gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively support their employees and co-workers who have experienced the loss of a baby. The Read More
Nearly two-thirds of lawyers feel less optimistic about their career prospects after having children, with 58% of respondents to a recent survey indicating they feel it holds back their professional opportunities. The research has been conducted Read More
The Today’s Family Lawyer podcast welcomes Natasha Grande, Head of Family at Wilsons Solicitors LLP, to discuss the impact of court delays on the day-to-day running of a busy family law practice with host Read More
The founder of the Professional Paralegal Register (PPR) was formally recognised for the outstanding work she has done to develop the role of paralegals across the legal community at a special awards ceremony last night. Read More
The Family Procedure Rule Committee will conduct their annual open event where attendees will be able to observe proceedings and put questions to the Committee. The meeting will take place at 11am on Monday 6 November 2023 Read More
Court measures which place children under severe restrictions due to concerns about their welfare are being used to deprive them of their liberty according to the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory (NFJO). NJFO has identified 1,249 children Read More
Family law bar and judiciary practitioners are invited to attend the upcoming Family Law Bar Association conference in Bristol on 14th October to discuss the latest updates across children and finance matters. The Conference, chaired Read More
Following a short break over the Summer, the Today’s Family Lawyer podcast returns with host David Opie speaking with Simon McCrum. There isn’t much Simon McCrum doesn’t know about running a law Read More
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