Family Law Partners has expanded its Ascot-based family team with a new senior associate, while Newcastle firm Mincoffs has built its family capacity with the appointment of a new solicitor. Georgia Meyer (pictured above) will
Four law firm leaders have come together to form a network which aims to bring ambitious women together to connect, share insight and support each other. Female Leaders Network has been described by its co-founders
Katy Moody has spent a decade working in family law, after qualifying in 2016. She has worked in both national family teams and local firms, although her most recent role prior to joining Setfords in
Shakeela Bi has joined Lancashire firm Napthens as legal director, where she will provide advice to the members of the Muslim community going through divorce. Recognised as an expert in Islamic divorces, Bi (pictured right)
Claire Gordon has been appointed head of family at London law firm Farrer & Co, following a period of sustained growth for the eight-partner practice, which was founded in 1701. Gordon completed her training at
D (A Child) (Recusal) addresses the recusal of a High Court judge, in a hearing which examined three linked appeals. The decision also examines the use of AI by litigants in person, which the Court
Owen Reynolds has joined the family team at Knights in Reading, where he becomes partner in the growing firm. A family law specialist, Reynolds (pictured right) brings three decades of experience to the role, including
This Thursday, LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector, is running a free webinar offering practical ways to cope with anxiety. The webinar is being staged as part of Time to Talk Day
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has criticised the response of regulators to the questions raised by Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, and the potential impact of the case on litigation work conducted by unqualified
Publicly funded mediation has seen a substantial decline since 2013, with a 60% drop in assessments over 12 years and a halving of successful agreements, data from Nuffield Family Justice Observatory reveals. The fall is
A more joined up approach to dealing with perpetrators of domestic abuse which will allow criminal justice agencies to identify domestic abusers and ensure they are better monitored to protect victims is to come into
An analysis of Companies House data has revealed a quarter of new businesses in the legal services sector fail to make it past their first five years. Witan Solicitors examined the number of businesses in
Brian Hughes, practising solicitor and founder of the Essex and London law firm now known as Rainer Hughes, qualified as a solicitor in 1965 and says he has dealt with every type of legal problem.
Family Mediation Week 2026 was launched at the office of Family Law in Partnership in London yesterday (Wednesday), ahead of a week packed with on and offline events and learning opportunities for family lawyers, other
A senior Manchester solicitor has been struck off after “knowingly” and “recklessly” misleading an unrepresented opposing party and attempting to involve a junior colleague. The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal heard that in September 2023, Kirsten Tomlinson,
Kirsty Leedam has been family partner in the Liverpool office of HM3 Legal since early 2025. She has a particular interest in all areas of family, but particularly those with expatriate family dynamics, complex children
Social purpose specialist law firm Anthony Collins has launched a free AI support service to help clients navigate the first steps of the divorce process. The firm, which has offices across the Midlands and North
Leicester-based Bright Legal Solicitors and W&P Legal of Lincolnshire have announced a strategic collaboration designed to provide clients with a broad and more integrated range of legal services across England and Wales. Bright Legal Solicitors,
Two solicitors from Gamlins Law have been appointed as panel deputies by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). Ron Davison, managing partner, and director Dafydd Roberts will significantly strengthen local access to specialist support
A new charity, the Separated Parenting Programme Directory (SPPD), has launched in the UK with the aim of providing family law professionals and separating parents with a single, national directory of quality-assured separated parenting programmes.
Sir Geoffrey Vos has announced that he will retire from the judiciary and as Master of the Rolls on 31 October 2026. Appointed to the position in 2021, Sir Geoffrey is the Head of Civil
Since joining Dutton Gregory in 2018, Jon Whettingsteel has progressed from solicitor to partner and head of the family department, a role that allows him to combine his legal expertise with his passion for supporting
The president of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane’s, Guidance 2026: Non-Molestation Orders under the Family Law Act 1996, which was published in December and replaces the 2023 Practice Guidance, came into effect yesterday. The
Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its family team with the appointment of Richard Port MBE as partner and head of family in Birmingham. A highly experienced family law specialist with expertise in providing
Legal GiGZ, which claims to be the world’s first comprehensive directory of ‘business of law’ conferences and events, has launched a platform bringing together over 260 legal industry events across more than 40 countries. Founded
The Law Society of England and Wales has highlighted how civil legal aid helps level the playing field for families, in oral evidence presented to the Justice Committee on access to justice and legal aid
A former rock band manager, her SAS major ex-husband and her estranged multimillionaire mum who “hates” her are locked in a £14 million three-way divorce court fight. Australian former INXS manager turned wealthy businesswoman Maria-Christina
The Law Society of England Wales has asked the government to clarify how AI can be used in legal services while upholding professional standards and public trust. Writing in response to a call for evidence
The Family Mediation Council (FMC) is inviting family law professionals to take part in a series of free one-hour webinars during Family Mediation Week 2026, which will take place from 26-30 January. The annual awareness
The government has pledged nearly £20 million in legal support for people facing debt, house repossession and custody battles, which will be delivered over the next three years. The grant, which will run from October
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The latest Ministry of Justice figures show a 2% increase in the number of new cases in the family courts from July to September this year compared with the same period in 2024, with a
The legal services sector grew from a value of £41.4 billion in 2021 to £52.3 billion by 2024. Private equity investment in the sector has increased significantly, climbing by 42% from £377 million in 2023
CILEx Regulation Limited (CRL) has set out its priorities for the coming year, and said its focus will be on securing litigation rights for legal executives following “the massive upset” caused by the Mazur judgment.
Three in five (58%) legal professionals informally sampled have expressed concern that proposed AML reforms could affect legal professional privilege. The finding comes from a poll of 204 legal professionals, which was carried out during
Lee Henderson has joined the family department of London-based Osbornes Law as the third new partner in recent months, while south west firm Lodders has appointed family law specialist Helen Benussi as a partner. Benussi