Legal Futures

Join us at The Law Firm Growth Summit on 18 March to hear about the influx of PE investment in the mid-market as well as other growth strategies: from M&A, acquisitions by non-legal businesses, employee ownership, ‘houses of brands’ and alternative funders zurl.co/R9lsI

Our latest on-demand webinar equips private client practitioners with practical strategies for supporting bereaved families and vulnerable clients, helping them deliver exceptional client service in challenging circumstances. Available 12 December. zurl.co/BGxpw

This practical, on-demand webinar will examine the common issues and mistakes people make whilst using the damages claim portal. Available to view from 11 December. zurl.co/N74OP

Family practitioners: stay up to date with the key developments that shaped practice throughout 2025 in our latest on-demand webinar. Available 10 December. zurl.co/HUy2m

Join us at The Law Firm Growth Summit on 18 March to hear about the influx of PE investment in the mid-market as well as other growth strategies: from M&A, acquisitions by non-legal businesses, employee ownership, ‘houses of brands’ and alternative funders zurl.co/JKCDU

Reports of bullying and harassment by barristers almost double The number of reports to the Bar Standards Board of bullying and harassment has almost doubled in the last year, the regulator has revealed.

Reports of bullying and harassment by barristers almost double zurl.co/hwVi1

Tribunal lifts restrictions on solicitor who failed to pay PII premiums The SDT has lifted all restrictions on the future practice of a solicitor who was indefinitely suspended for failing to pay PII premiums.

Tribunal lifts restrictions on solicitor who failed to pay PII premiums zurl.co/FPKdo

Government to ratchet up pressure on "corrupt" lawyers The government yesterday pledged further action to target professional enablers of fraud, like corrupt lawyers.

Government to ratchet up pressure on “corrupt” lawyers zurl.co/eOHw4

Land Registry data puts spotlight on law firm errors Most of the HM Land Registry customers will avoidable requisition rates of 20% or more are law firms, new figures have revealed.

Land Registry data puts spotlight on law firm errors zurl.co/zqipk

Stay ahead in commercial property law with the latest updates from Sarah Thompson Copsey. Topics include service charge apportionment, mortgagee relief from forfeiture, the Law Commission’s review of AGAs and GAGA and more. Available on demand now. zurl.co/9JZOB

This practical, on-demand webinar will examine the common issues and mistakes people make whilst using the damages claim portal. Available to view from 11 December. zurl.co/tf9vR

Join us at The Law Firm Growth Summit on 18 March to hear about the influx of PE investment in the mid-market as well as other growth strategies: from M&A, acquisitions by non-legal businesses, employee ownership, ‘houses of brands’ and alternative funders zurl.co/Ts99a

CEL Solicitors celebrates award win CEL Solicitors is celebrating after winning the Law Firm Award (50+ employees) at the Liverpool Law Society Annual Dinner and Legal Awards 2025.

Associate News: CEL Solicitors celebrates award win @celsolicitors.co.uk

From templates to culture change: Lessons from the SRA on source of funds The SRA's new thematic review into source of funds and wealth reveals both progress and persistent blind spots.

Blog: From templates to culture change: Lessons from the SRA on source of funds zurl.co/T5CF8

Lammy launches English Law Promotion Panel The government has formed the English Law Promotion Panel with the aim of future-proofing the UK legal sector.

Lammy launches English Law Promotion Panel zurl.co/p97hh

"Tide is turning" as county court delays continue to fall Delays in the county courts are finally on the decline but they still comfortably exceed a year for anything but the small claims track.

“Tide is turning” as county court delays continue to fall zurl.co/jw5vL

Year of M&A talks failed to find partner for historic Midlands firm Law firm Wright Hassall held talks with 28 possible acquirers or merger partners over the course of a year before being sold in a pre-pack.

Year of M&A talks failed to find partner for historic Midlands firm zurl.co/e99YQ

Top litigation funder puts consumer claims fund into liquidation Katch Fund Solutions – which is funding consumer claims worth hundreds of millions of pounds – has put its litigation fund into liquidation.

Top litigation funder puts consumer claims fund into liquidation zurl.co/o2HCs

Join us at The Law Firm Growth Summit on 18 March to hear about the influx of PE investment in the mid-market as well as other growth strategies: from M&A, acquisitions by non-legal businesses, employee ownership, ‘houses of brands’ and alternative funders zurl.co/6qoRN

This on-demand webinar guides practitioners through inheritance tax updates, estate planning strategies, and practical advice for managing wealth transfers, including implications for pensions, farms, and later-life planning. Available now. zurl.co/zr4z7

Stay up to date on the latest news in property development in our new on-demand webinar, available to view anytime now. zurl.co/k9dnv

Join us at The Law Firm Growth Summit on 18 March to hear about the influx of PE investment in the mid-market as well as other growth strategies: from M&A, acquisitions by non-legal businesses, employee ownership, ‘houses of brands’ and alternative funders zurl.co/cmtYC

SRA will take "sympathetic" approach to pre-Mazur breaches The SRA will be “sympathetic” towards self-reports from those who may have been operating incorrectly under the terms of the Mazur ruling.

SRA will take “sympathetic” approach to pre-Mazur breaches zurl.co/B2cub

How far must conveyancers go when reporting to lenders? Our latest on-demand webinar examines the UKFML Handbook, key case law, reporting duties, the standard Certificate of Title, and what documents lenders are entitled to request. Available 9 December. zurl.co/tTR8w

Two major cases have pushed the English family courts into the global spotlight. This on-demand webinar explores their key findings and what these decisions mean for future international and high-value divorce cases. Available 8 December. zurl.co/qDvBP

Join us at The Law Firm Growth Summit on 18 March to hear about the influx of PE investment in the mid-market as well as other growth strategies: from M&A, acquisitions by non-legal businesses, employee ownership, ‘houses of brands’ and alternative funders zurl.co/Os0MC

Estate agency praised for dropping referral fee demands An estate agency has been praised for publicly disavowing demands for referral fees, describing them as “the quiet scandal” in the industry.

Estate agency praised for dropping referral fee demands zurl.co/2ff5K

Conditions removed from work of solicitor suspended over drugs A City solicitor suspended for a year after a police caution for possessing cocaine has had conditions on his return to practice removed.

Conditions removed from work of solicitor suspended over drugs zurl.co/p7VGn

MoJ floats referral fee ban to curb housing disrepair misconduct A ban on referral fees and an increase in the small claims limit are among ideas floated yesterday by the government to curb “unscrupulous” behaviour in housing disrepair cases.

MoJ floats referral fee ban to curb housing disrepair misconduct zurl.co/TYzfx

Law firm with 24 offices ready to expand beyond Yorkshire The managing partner of an employee-owned Yorkshire law firm says it is ready to expand outside the county after opening a 24th office.

Law firm with 24 offices ready to expand beyond Yorkshire zurl.co/0n5Nq