Author and comedian Harriet Beveridge will share Olympic-winning performance strategies at The Legal Conference 2026. The co-author of the best-selling book Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?, which tells the story of the Olympic
Proposals by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to introduce mandatory ethics training for all solicitors would be “unworkable and costly”, the Law Society of England and Wales has said. Further plans to re-introduce requirements to record
Divorce coach, five-time bestselling author, founder of the International Divorce Coach Centre of Excellence, and an advocate for domestic abuse awareness, Sara Davison joins the Today’s Family Lawyer podcast for a wide ranging discussion exploring
An independent review of the Legal Service Board (LSB) commissioned in the wake of regulatory failures including Axiom Ince and SSB Law has concluded the organisation has “lost its way in recent years” and has
One in four people who signed prenuptial agreements said they did so after being put under pressure by a partner or parent according to new research. The survey of 1,000 UK adults aged 18 and
Lawyers could be sanctioned for not using artificial intelligence (AI) where it has the potential to improve professional ability, and for misusing AI where its use throws up errors and hallucinations. A Legal Statement on
The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) has made amendments to the tables of Delegated Authorities in relation to cases under the Child Focused Model (previously known as Private Law Pathfinder). From 15th July, an interim measure
A father and son dispute being heard in London’s High Court is “a stark reminder” of the risks of agreeing significant family arrangements without clear legal documentation, a private wealth dispute expert has warned. Kate
Consumers are the “elephant in the room” in the client account debate with an “overwhelming majority” saying they do not want their lawyers to keep the interest on client money, according to the latest Legal
Listed law firm Knights saw underlying revenue increase by 28% to £207.7 million and underlying profit before tax increase by 19% to £33.2 million, according to its latest results. The hugely acquisitive firm said it
The latest Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast turns its attention to a role that is often misunderstood and undervalued in the courts system; that of intermediaries. Intermediaries play an important role in supporting better, and more
Complaints about family law represented a tenth of the complaints received by the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) in the last reporting period, with an overall increase in all complaints of 36% in 12 months. Residential conveyancing
The prime minister has apologised to an estimated 185,000 mothers, adopted people and their wider families on behalf of the British state for its role in historic forced adoptions in England and Wales. Between the
The investors who backed Taylor Rose to the tune of nearly £5 million have defended the firm after it was reported private equity pulled out of a potential acquisition, citing the firm’s exposure to client
The European Court of Human Rights has rejected an application brought by a trans man who wanted to be recorded as his child’s legal father in the UK. The case challenged a legal framework that
Proposals to reform client accounts and use the interest to capitalise the justice system, including legal aid, could be affecting the appetite of private equity to invest in law firms. An article in the Sunday
The Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA) at failed law firm PM Law has been disqualified from holding senior and compliance roles in law firms under section 99 of the Legal Services Act 2007,
The Law Society of England and Wales has backed reforms of solicitors’ costs rules, but warns the proposals must be underpinned by “robust evidence”. The warning comes amid concerns that plans to expand the Legal
Family justice body Resolution has announced the finalists for the Resolution Awards 2026. The Resolution Awards celebrate the individuals, teams and organisations who embody the values at the heart of Resolution’s Code of Practice. The
Fifteen family law barristers and team members at specialist matrimonial chambers 1 Hare Court are celebrating after being recognised for their excellence. Thirteen of the team have been ranked as Top Recommended 2026 in Spear’s
Firms supporting people to buy, trade and hold crypto will need to meet clear standards under landmark rules set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). All firms must meet financial resilience requirements including capital
Children are at risk of cyber-bullying, sexual abuse, radicalisation and exploitation through their use of online platforms, according to a new ‘evidence pack’ that brings together the latest research, data and practice examples to improve
The government will make it a criminal offence to subject members of the LGBT+ community to conversion practices designed to forcibly change someone’s sexual orientation or transgender identity. Conversion practices, often involving physical, sexual, economic
The latest Quarterly Family Court Statistics paint a “stark picture of our justice system”, Law Society vice president Brett Dixon said, in response to figures which show an increase in the number of new family
A cost-management consultancy has warned law firms of a pending price increase in Microsoft user licences from 1st July. Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform will all see price increases, Jason Adderley of ERA
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched a consultation into plans for law firms to notify the regulator of proposed merger and acquisition activity, as part of its next phase of work examining client money
The Law Society of England and Wales says it has “widespread and serious concerns” over the proposed increase in funding the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is seeking in its 2026-2027 business plan. In its response
A family lawyer has been fined £17,500 after the Solicitor’s Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) found he took unfair advantage of a litigant in person and improperly obtained and disclosed her confidential contact details during private law
HM Treasury has published its consultation response to the transfer of anti-money laundering (AML) supervision to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Announced as part of a “blitz on pointless admin” by chancellor Rachel Reeves, the
An annual analysis of how law firms market themselves has launched its latest survey. The Professional Services Marketing Survey will collect data on the last 12 months as it seeks to identify the trends and
The World Cup brings excitement into homes across the county, but the Crown Prosecution Service has warned it also brings a real fear of domestic abuse. The CPS is urging the public to look out
Just 16 days into her new role as CEO of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX), the Mazur ruling and subsequent appeal thrust Jennifer Coupland into one of the biggest crises legal services has
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published updated guidance on on supervision arrangements following the Mazur case. In the wake of the Court of Appeal ruling, which held that unqualified staff could continue to undertake
The Home Office says urgent action is needed to identify the signs of economic abuse after research revealed one in five young men do not consider controlling someone’s spending as abuse. A survey conducted by
Noelle Heath is a partner and head of family law at Morrish Solicitors, based in Leeds, where she manages a varied caseload for private clients and trade union members. She is a member of Resolution
To help firms select technology that meets ongoing needs, Today’s Conveyancer invited four experts to share their top tips on identifying and implementing the right combination of software. Our first two part focused on fragmented