A conference focused on small and mid-sized law firms is being staged by legal and professional services marketing firm Consortium in October. The Legal Conference 2026 will take place on Thursday 15th October 2026 at
June Venters KC has has called for lawyers to be “properly safeguarded” after a litigant subjected two professionals to a “total nightmare” via email and TikTok videos. Deputy High Court Judge Aidan Eardley KC recently
Over 1,000 CILEX lawyers have successfully obtained litigation practice rights, enabling them to carry out litigation without the need for supervision, in the wake of the Mazur judgment. CILEx Regulation (CRL), which oversees the education,
The Family Mediation Voucher Scheme has received the £7 million funding needed to extend it for a further 12 months, Justice Minister Baroness Levitt KC has confirmed. The scheme, which provides eligible couples with up
“Effectively procuring, adopting, and using technologies takes skill and resources” the Bar Standards Board (BSB) says in newly published guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in practice. Guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence
The latest Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast turns its attention to one of the profession’s most persistent, and least openly discussed, challenges: the impact of maternity leave on women’s careers in law. While the legal sector
A man who used TikTok videos and emails to harass lawyers in a Family Court case has been issued with an injunction. The videos accused a barrister of “dishonesty and professional misconduct in very bald
Yael Selig is a partner and head of the Hampstead office at Osbornes Law. She has more than 30 years’ experience in the sector and is skilled in all aspects of family law with particular
A survey has revealed nearly two thirds of fee earners admit to using open source artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, potentially compromising client data and confidentiality. The research by legal software company Access Legal
Private client law, including wills, probate, tax, trust and estate-related advice is the most profitable area of law for small law firms, alongside litigation and dispute resolution, according to the latest Bellwether Report from LexisNexis.
A new legal careers platform promises to offer verified profiles for almost 9000 SRA-regulated firms, with dedicated career pages covering family law. LawBoard, which launched last month, includes a free salary benchmarking tool that gives
The government has announced a £12.4 million investment into fostering through a new Fostering Innovation Fund in a bid to make foster care “more accessible and inclusive across England”. The fund will support the modernisation
The Law Society of England and Wales is calling for a public consultation on the use of artificial intelligence in the courts and tribunals service. In its response the Civil Justice Council’s (CJC) consultation on
A landmark Court of Appeal ruling has delivered judicial clarity on domicile of choice, domicile of origin and forum disputes in international matrimonial proceedings. The judgment in Ferrara v Ferrara, in which UK law firm
The government’s efforts to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) could be affected by the resignations of two of its most vocal advocates in protest at Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership of the Labour party.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has proposed a £50 increase in individual practising fees, taking the annual fee to £240. Compensation fund contributions are expected to be set at £120 for an individual solicitor and
The High Court has ordered the summary return of two girls to their home in Zimbabwe, following their removal to England by their mother in April 2025. National law firm Mills & Reeve represented the
Demand for Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Services (Cafcass) grew by 7.2% over the course of 2026, with 3,982 more cases being dealt with year-on-year from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2025.
An Oxford-based family law firm is claiming a ‘UK first’ as it gears up to host a live, 24-hour question and answer session across its social media platforms. Family First Solicitors, which says it is
A Standard Orders update has been delivered by Mr Justice Peel this week, actioning the work of the Standard Orders Group which continues to monitor legal and procedural development in family law and ensure the
Demelza Wrigley is an experienced family lawyer specialising in advising on all aspects of relationship breakdown including divorce, financial aspects of marital breakdown, arrangements for children, pre- and post-nuptial agreements as well as cohabitation agreements.
As Mental Health Awareness Week gets underway, the Law Society of England and Wales is urging the UK government to formally consult with experts and those with lived experience to develop a code of practice
The King has approved the appointment of Lord Justice Snowden as a Justice of the Supreme Court, while the Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of seven new members of the Civil Justice Council (CJC).
LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector, is encouraging legal professionals to take simple practical actions to support their own and others’ wellbeing during Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from the 11th
The Law Society of England and Wales has criticised the Legal Aid Agency for the lack of compensation for firms affected by last year’s cyber attack, despite the “devastating” impact it had on many legal
The Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast welcomes two expert guests on to discuss a new book focused on children’s right to identity within international family law, using Article 8 of the United Nations Convention on the
The parent company of legal brands Taylor Rose, FDR Law and Kingsley Wood has reported record profits of nearly £10 million; a 118% increase on the previous financial year. AIIC Group’s latest results report an
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is encouraging solicitors, barristers and Fellows of CILEX in England and Wales to apply for 128 Recorder roles, with vacancies across all jurisdictions. Recorders deal with cases within a mid-range
Zoe is highly experienced in all aspects of divorce and separation, financial remedy, disputes in relation to children and protection from domestic abuse including coercive control. She acts for individuals who are married, in civil
A £2 million dispute over family property will be decided by the High Court if the parties cannot reach a settlement, after a judge refused a mother’s application to freeze the assets of her son
New Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) chief executive Sarah Rapson says the organisation needs to “regain the trust of solicitors, law firms and the wider public”. In a statement published on the SRA website, Rapson said
Ross Coates Solicitors in Ipswich is the latest law firm subjected to an intervention by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, following regulatory action this week. No details for the closure have been provided by the SRA
LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector, is hosting a free webinar exploring how to handle difficult conversations with colleagues, managers, teams and clients. Held on 14th May as part of Mental Health
Shane Miller is a partner in the Family team at Knights. She specialises in complex financial disputes, matters involving children, farming divorce, wealth protection, and pre/post-nuptial agreements. Shane represents clients and has a particular expertise
“Outdated” solicitors costs and options for reform are to be examined by the Civil Justice Council (CJC). Announcing the launch of the consultation, the CJC acknowledged comments made by Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the
Homelessness as a result of cohabiting relationships breaking down is on the rise, according to a review of local authority applications where ‘relationship breakdown’ was recorded as a primary cause. The latest statistics published by