The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) has confirmed it has been the victim of a cyber attack but has said it could not confirm what, if any, information had been compromised. It has acknowledged it was
The newly introduced Victims and Courts Bill will ‘help victims get the justice they deserve’ say the government introducing a string of new measures including an express statutory power for judges to order offenders to
Greater cross-border collaboration and communication in cases involving adults who lack capacity has been formalised between the relevant judiciary with the publishing of a new protocol. Signed representatives from Scotland (Paul Cullen The Rt Hon
Knights has announced the acquisition of Essex-based law firm Birkett Long, for an initial £10 million. The deal will bring around 90 lawyers and 10 financial advisers to Knights, who will join an existing team
Changes to anti-money laundering guidance submitted to HM Treasury have been formally ratified and published in the latest Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for the Legal Sector 2025. LSAG, which is made
Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast host David Opie welcomes Kate Daly, co-founder of amicable to discuss the evolution of the business since it launched in 2015; to a point where it now is one of the
Scammers have targeted a conveyancing firm and posted fake one-star reviews after the founder refused to provide sensitive and personal information. Rose Davis, founder and Director at Davis & Co Property Lawyers, has warned firms
With National Stress Awareness Month starting today (1st April) a new report has identified the legal sector reporting ‘notably higher stress levels compared to other professional services,’ calling on employers to do more to help
Manchester City Football Club manager Pep Guardiola and his wife Cristina Serra are reported to be to be using the ‘one lawyer, one couple’ divorce process following their recent announcement they will be separating. The
East of England law firm, Hegarty, has celebrated its 50th year in business with 50 acts of kindness, raising £16,000 for four local charities. The firm, which provides conveyancing, private client and family services, and
SME law firm membership body LawNet has defended the model of law firms holding client monies and says it believes there are no ‘credible alternatives’ to the client account model in its submission to the
Podcast host David Opie is joined by CEO of the charity LawCare, Elizabeth Rimmer, to discuss their latest “Life in the Law” surveys which are now open for completion until Friday 21st March. LawCare supports
A prominent family lawyer has won her fight to recognise the rights of expectant parents who suffer a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy following the inclusion of bereavement leave in an amendment to the
The Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast welcomes back Dan Warburton, a law firm consultant and trainer who specialises in helping individuals delegate work more effectively; in the process junior staff are elevated, the individual has a
A new training series aimed at risk managers, compliance officers and senior leaders in law firms has been launched by Today’s Media, the publishers of Today’s Family Lawyer. It will be hosted as part of
In a series of short excerpts from a new book, Dan Warburton shares his insight on how law firm owners and senior managers can increase their profits by being better at delegating their workload. In
In a series of short excerpts from a new book, Dan Warburton shares his insight on how law firm owners and senior managers can increase their profits by being better at delegating their workload. Over
In a series of short excerpts from a new book, Dan Warburton shares his insight on how law firm owners and senior managers can increase their profits by being better at delegating their workload. Over
Launching the latest series of the Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast, host David Opie is joined by Head of the Family Department at Chester-based Oliver & Co Solicitors Alex Reagan to discuss the firm’s proactive approach
Two outsourced marketing agencies focusing specifically on legal and professional services have announced a strategic collaboration to support clients across country. Consortium – More than Marketing, based in Worthing, Sussex has joined forces with Mighty
Law firm mutual and membership body LawNet has announced a change at the top of it’s leadership team as CEO Chris Marston will step down in June 2025 after eleven years in the role, to
A new recruitment agency dedicated to the legal services sector has opened its doors to ‘address the evolving needs of the legal sector’ says its founders. VacantC Legal Recruitment has been co-founded by Bold Legal
Ahead of the launch of an exciting new initiative in 2025 related to Risk Management within legal services firms, Today’s Media is surveying law firms on which risks to their business most concerns them; what
Law firm membership body LawNet hosted their latest annual awards in Birmingham with Thames Valley and Berkshire based Gardner Leader LLP, Kent-based Berry & Lamberts Solicitors collecting key awards on the night. The awards are
Newly released research suggests law firms are spending around a quarter of their marketing on social media advertising, despite nearly one in four partners dismissing it as a ‘waste of time.’ “TikTok or TikNot? Law
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched its anticipated consultation on client money in legal services to review whether it remains appropriate for law firms to continue to hold significant funds in their accounts. The
A Kent and London law firm has described how it is ‘rewriting the rule book’ by appointing three new managing partners to take the firm forward into 2025. Bromley-headquartered Thackray Williams will appoint three new
The Law Society of England and Wales has hit back at the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s consultation on the future of law firms holding client. ‘Client money in legal services – safeguarding consumers and providing redress’
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has sounded a warning to firms reliant on client account interest income with a consultation to be launched next week which may result in reform of accounts rules and changes
Vanda James and Tom Quinn, both partners at Birketts LLP, join the latest Today’s Family Lawyer to discuss the current sentiment around alternative and out of court dispute resolution. Amongst the points up for discussion
Consultant or platform law firms continue to grow with 4000 lawyers reported to be operating under the fee sharing model in England and Wales according to the latest insight. Despite it remaining a small fraction
As one of the disruptors in the wake of the Legal Services Act 2007 QualitySolicitors (QS) was launched in 2009 with the ambition to help the high street fight back against the anticipated onslaught of
Comparisons between consumer sentiment in England and Wales have been published identifying broadly positive views of the accessibility, trust and quality of legal services in the two countries. Legal Services Consumer Panel’s Tracker Survey is
The challenges of rising cost of living, wage growth, and getting on the property ladder has seen a significant increase in financial support offered by parents and grandparents to children. 1 in 3 first time
QualitySolicitors (QS) has announced it has brought an independent body of accountancy practices under a new multi-disciplinary umbrella group to ‘enhance capability, drive sustainable growth and improve efficiency, effectiveness and safety’ of member firms. CharterGroup,
The latest Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast explores the increasing importance of specialising in certain areas of the law and being regarded as an expert in your field. Kim Lehal, Partner and Head of International Children