Toni is the Media Officer for Today’s Conveyancer, Today’s Wills & Probate and Today’s Family Lawyer.

I worked for a law firm for 16 years, during my time at the firm I worked as a company commercial legal secretary for 7 years but changed careers and moved into marketing for the remaining 9 years – where I covered all aspects of marketing.

While in the marketing role, I achieved a CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and CAM Diploma in Digital Marketing.

Technological Pace Is UK’s CEOs Key Threat

b The 23rd CEO Survey was conducted by PwC who interviewed 1,581 CEOs in 83 countries between September and October 2019. UK CEOs expressed concerns over the fast pace at which technological change has happened

Urgent Measures Proposed For Vulnerable Children In Care

Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, announces new plan which sees a ban on vulnerable children being placed in unregulated accommodation. In order to improve the quality of children’s social care, it will become illegal to put

Magic Circle Law Firm Reveals High Retention In Qualifying Trainees

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s head count keeps growing as they retain nearly all of their qualifying trainees for Spring 2020. Founded back in 1743, the firm has confirmed it will retain 90 per cent of its

Today’s Family Lawyer’s First Roundtable Arrives In Birmingham

Today’s Family Lawyer were delighted to host their first roundtable in Birmingham yesterday to discuss key sector news and shine a spotlight on the industry. Following the successful launch of Today’s Family Lawyer back in

Legal Aid Is Overwhelmingly Supported By The Public

Marking the recent anniversary of the government’s review of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LAPSO), The Law Society confirmed that the public are strongly in support of legal aid. The

The complexities of Permanent Leave to

The second reading on the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill took place in the House of Lords on 5th February 2020. The Divorce Bill was introduced for the first time by Lord Keen of Elie

For the first time Resolution have revealed what makes up their members in a new diversity survey. The report presents a snapshot of the first diversity survey taken by Resolution’s members where over 3,000 of

Rachel Roberts

As Managing Partner of Stowe Family Law, Rachel Roberts successfully juggles work and life as she is kept busy leading a large team of ten professional family lawyers while keeping her young twins entertained outside

Join Today’s Family Lawyer First Roundtable Next Month!

Do you want to meet with like-minded peers to discuss changes and opportunities in the family law industry? After the amazing success of the launch of Today’s Family Lawyer in 2019 and extremely positive response

Chair Of Cafcass Steps Down Permanently

This month Edward Timpson CBE has stood down permanently from his role as Chair of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass). Timpson stood down from his current role after being elected

Today’s Family Lawyer Is Excited To Announce Their First Roundtable

Following a successful launch of Today’s Family Lawyer back in the summer and the overwhelming response, we have received from family law professionals since we are delighted to announce our first family law roundtable. Today’s

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Back in September 2019, the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) welcomed their new Chief Executive Jacky Tiotto. As the Chief Executive, Jacky will lead Cafcass social workers and corporate staff in

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The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) report on ‘Families and Households in the UK: 2019’ makes insightful reading for the family law community which highlights the changing trends in Brits’ living arrangements, including families.

Leading Family Law Firms Exposed To Fraud And Cybercrime

The majority of 200 leading law firms are completely unprepared and susceptible to cyber attacks, according to a 2019 report on fraud and cyber crime vulnerabilities in the legal sector. Crowe, KYND and University of

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The use of evolving technology has become fundamental in the UK’s leading law firms key strategic planning. With developments in artificial intelligence, automation and machine learning transforming businesses, top law firms are tapping into the

Integrity And Ethics Under The Spotlight In Latest SRA Outlook

Integrity and Ethics have been put under the spotlight in the newly released Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Risk Outlook for 2019/20, citing it as one of their nine challenging key risks which continually needs adhering

Diversity In Family Law: SRA Risk Outlook 2019/20

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have released their Risk Outlook for 2019/20, citing ‘Diversity in the profession’ as one of their nine challenging key risks which continually needs tackling in the legal industry. Promoting diversity

Simpson Millar Announces Major Family Law Hire

The law firm, Simpson Millar has announced the appointment of David Lister as its new National Head of Family Law in a move that will ‘significantly strengthen’ its private client offering across the country. The

Support Needed For Family Professionals Undergoing Fertility Treatment

In the wake of National Fertility Week, a recent survey revealed that just two in five UK employees said they felt supported by their managers when experiencing fertility problems or undergoing fertility treatment. In the

HMCTS Stakeholder Audit Reveals Inconsistent Communications

A recent independent stakeholder audit into HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) £1 billion UK Courts and Tribunals Reform Programme reveals some concerning findings. Recent reports by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the National

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