Prosperity Law has welcomed Daniel Jones as a Partner in their Family Law team. His appointment reflects the firm’s commitment to “expanding its expertise and delivering exceptional legal services” to clients across England, Wales and
Keystone Law has welcomed partner David Thompson to its experienced team of Family & Matrimonial lawyers. He joins the firm from Seddons Solicitors, where he was a partner. David has over 25 years’ experience in
The parent of consultant style firms Taylor Rose, FDR Law and KingsleyWood has been listed in Financial Times 1000 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies for the third consecutive year. AIIC Group reported compound annual growth
The long-anticipated reform of cohabitation law could arrive sooner than expected, as the government has confirmed plans to launch a consultation on the issue this year. Labour’s 2024 manifesto pledged to strengthen legal rights and
Official statistics were released by the Department for Work & Pensions on the proportion of children affected by parental conflict in families. The figures showed that 10% of children in couple-parent families had at least
The Lord Chancellor, Shabana Mahmood, has confirmed that Crown Court judges will sit for a collective 110,000 days in the next financial year – 4,000 more than was initially allocated the previous year. The increase
This International Women’s Day, as statistics show that a woman is killed on average every 3 days in the UK, the government has reiterated its commitment to halving violence against women and girls in a
The three new, four-storey houseblocks at HMP Highpoint will boost its capacity by more than 50% – and is the latest step in Government action to create safer streets. The houseblocks will include innovative workshops
Legal support charity Support Through Court has launched a new campaign encouraging law firms to release unclaimed client balances to help people facing court without a lawyer. Last year, Support Through Court assisted over 50,000
96% of leaders are confident in their firm’s ability to comply with evolving anti-money laundering (AML) regulations but acknowledge staying up to date, ensuring staff are trained, and property completing client due diligence remain key
This consultation outlines proposals for regulating and overseeing private prosecutors in England and Wales, including those using the Single Justice Procedure (SJP). These proposals aim to ensure that private prosecutors adhere to consistent standards and
Knights has strengthened its presence in the South East with the acquisition of IBB Law LLP for an initial £21 million. The acquisition will bring 140 lawyers to Knights – joining a team of more
On Wednesday, 26th February 2025, CILEx Regulation (CRL), in collaboration with the Legal Services Board (LSB) and the Legal Services Consumer Panel, hosted a roundtable to discuss the future shape of legal regulation. The discussion
With No More Week (2nd – 8th March) raising awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence, new research by Ellisons Solicitors in Essex and Suffolk highlights a lesser-known but highly damaging form of abuse; financial
Since 2019, private equity firms have invested over £1.18 billion into UK law firms, with a record £534 million injected in 2024 alone, according to research by Acquira Professional Services. Traditionally resistant to external ownership,
In early April 2025, and subject to parliamentary approval, the Ministry of Justice will increase 171 court and tribunal fees to account for changes to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The income generated from these
New data commissioned by domestic abuse charity Refuge reveals the scale of domestic abuse is significantly underestimated, with only a quarter of UK adults (26%) aware that 1 in 4 women will experience it in
This International Women’s Day (8th March 2025), the Law Society of England and Wales encourages the profession to continue supporting women’s progress to senior levels. In 2023, more new female solicitors (832) attained partner equivalent
New regulatory measures to strengthen ethical standards in the legal sector have been proposed today, to initiate a significant shift in how lawyers’ ethics are taught, overseen and supported in workplaces. The Legal Services Board
Law firms saw steady growth in 2024, according to the Law Society’s new Financial Benchmarking Survey. The research shows that the legal sector remains resilient even in uncertain times, providing stability and contributing to the
Paul Philip, chief executive of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), will retire towards the end of 2025 after nearly 12 years in the role, the regulator announced. His departure follows that of Alan Kershaw, chair
Stuart Worby, 40, from Malthouse Court, Dereham, has had his sentence increased to 17 years after it was referred to the Court of Appeal by the Solicitor General under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The
Nexus Solicitors Limited, a Licensed Body, authorised and regulated by the SRA has agreed to pay a financial penalty in the sum of £31,217 for for failure to comply with money laundering regulations. Nexus Solicitors
Roche Legal Limited, a recognised body, authorised and regulated by the SRA has agreed to pay a financial penalty in the sum of £4,698 for for failure to comply with money laundering regulations. The SRA
Refuge has welcomed Ofcom’s draft Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Guidance, which was developed following successful sector-wide campaigning around the Online Safety Act. They have said that while they are pleased that the guidance
The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has published guidance for family judges on when, how and why to write to children in family court proceedings. The toolkit is the product of a
Children and vulnerable people who are exploited by gangs for criminal purposes will receive greater protection, with two new criminal offences set to be introduced by the government. Landmark legislation will be brought forward to
A family law firm has been ordered to cover the costs of the opposing party after the High Court found it negligent in preparing a family case for a scheduled three-day hearing, as reported by
Women’s Aid has welcomed the introduction of the previously announced Crime and Policing Bill, which includes the specific aim of tacking Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) but are “disappointed” to see that there is
Delivering on a manifesto commitment, Raneem’s Law has been launched to embed the first domestic abuse specialists in 999 control rooms across five forces to ensure that victims of domestic abuse receive more specialist support.
The president of the Family Division has issued a stark warning to parents considering unlawful surrogacy abroad, urging them to ‘think again’ following a case involving a couple in their late 60s who commissioned the
Family mediators are redoubling efforts to raise the profile of the benefits of their profession, as new figures highlight increased participation in January’s Family Mediation Week. The aggregated figure of 3,770 participants in this year’s
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has announced the appointment of Michael Mack to the Legal Services Consumer Panel (LSCP). Michael will take up his appointment from 1st April 2025 for an initial three-year term. Alan
Moore Family Law, Skipton’s specialist legal firm for divorce, mediation and other family law services, is welcoming Georgina Nicolaou back to the practice as a Paralegal. Georgie spent the summer months at the firm before
LexisNexis® Legal & Professional released a new report – Innovating the client experience: Law firms can offer much more than legal expertise – which reveals a sharp demand from lawyers for greater tech investment. The
Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP (FJG), a East Anglian law firm, has announced the promotion of Joel Vika-Tyson to Associate Solicitor within the firm’s Family Law team, reflecting its commitment to developing talent and delivering exceptional