Legal Futures

Don't make us responsible for submitting reports, accountants tell SRA Responsibility for submitting law firms’ accountant’s reports should not be switched to the accountants, the SRA has been told.

Don’t make us responsible for submitting reports, accountants tell SRA zurl.co/bYOr9

Fine for solicitor who failed to act on client's vulnerabilities A solicitor who failed to act after medical reports showed his client had not been fit to plead guilty to criminal charges has been fined.

Fine for solicitor who failed to act on client’s vulnerabilities zurl.co/pkEuq

ABS’s network aims to fill gap in market for overseas legal advice An ABS has launched a network to provide UK law firms with access to “trusted” legal advice from lawyers in other countries.

ABS’s network aims to fill gap in market for overseas legal advice zurl.co/23JCq

Exclusive: Ex-SSB clients settle claims against firm's insurer Around 130 former clients of SSB Law have settled their negligence claims against the collapsed law firm’s insurer.

Exclusive: Ex-SSB clients settle claims against firm’s insurer zurl.co/P9rGu

Allianz Legal Protection has appointed Samantha Williamson as Business Development Manager Sam joins from Allianz’s Birmingham branch, where she was Underwriting Team Manager for Property & Casualty.

Associate News: Allianz Legal Protection has appointed Samantha Williamson as Business Development Manager, effective from today zurl.co/YGqKU @allianzuklegal

Join us at the Housing Condition conference for a frank debate as regulatory scrutiny intensifies. How can the sector work together to avoid disrepair work going the same way as PI, damaging legitimate claims for vulnerable tenants? zurl.co/ZWUH5

Conveyancing sector sees steady caseload growth amid easing market consolidation Search Acumen has conducted proprietary research of HM Land Registry data which shows property transactions were 3.09% higher in Q4 2025 than in Q4 2024.

Associate News: Conveyancing sector sees steady caseload growth amid easing market consolidation zurl.co/QuycY @Search Acumen

Ethical standards to protect the public A recent BBC Panorama highlighted how some legal professionals can lose sight of their role to uphold the rule of law and the public interest.

Blog: Ethical standards to protect the public zurl.co/f9PDN

Two more convicted of harvesting personal data for PI claims Two more men have been convicted of unlawful accessing and selling personal information to sell on as potential leads for PI claims.

Two more convicted of harvesting personal data for PI claims zurl.co/FM9LV

Employment law changes "could reduce mobility of senior solicitors" Shortening of the time limit and abolition of the cap on compensation for unfair dismissal will make law firms sharpen their procedures.

Employment law changes “could reduce mobility of senior solicitors” zurl.co/nTHF9

Suspension for solicitor who ran firm without authorisation A solicitor who practised as a sole practitioner for over three years without authorisation has been suspended for nine months.

Suspension for solicitor who ran firm without authorisation zurl.co/9S1yb

Court of Appeal refuses bid by jailed barrister to call new evidence A barrister has failed in a bid to overturn his conviction for defrauding the Legal Aid Agency by falsely claiming defence legal costs.

Court of Appeal refuses bid by jailed barrister to call new evidence zurl.co/vMMBw

This on-demand webinar highlights AML compliance for conveyancing support staff, covering key legislation, regulatory requirements, risks, and consequences to help paralegals, secretaries, and others support fee earners confidently and compliantly. zurl.co/22FMe

Lawyers, experts, funders, the Housing Ombudsman and the SRA - all in one room. A full day on Awaab’s Law, damp & mould evidence, ATE pressure, decanting, CPR pinch points and whether housing disrepair risks going the way of PI. Book early. 👇
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This practical, on-demand webinar considers how disputes over commercial service charges arise and how they can be avoided,as well as the impact of the 2025 RICS Statement on managing and recovering costs effectively. zurl.co/Q4NCT

North-West PI firm winds down after funder pulls out A well-known personal injury law firm is in the process of shutting down after its funder pulled its backing.

North-West PI firm winds down after funder pulls out zurl.co/jp99k

What does a PE deal really look like from the inside? At the Law Firm Growth Summit, Leonard Curtis and Pollen Street Capital unpack their August 2025 transaction and what it means for growth after investment. zurl.co/f2kc3 #LFGrowthSummit

Estate planning needs regular review. This on-demand webinar explores when and why wills and LPAs should be updated, examining key life events, risks of outdated arrangements, and practical guidance for advising clients with confidence. zurl.co/9Lttp

This webinar provides practical guidance on navigating divorce, covering the 20-week period, joint and sole applications, service issues, costs, and effective use of the HMCTS portal to manage modern cases with confidence. zurl.co/Wctt3

This on-demand webinar explains how the regulator operates, the differences between audits, investigations and enforcement, and how firms can prepare, manage risk, and present themselves effectively when the SRA comes calling. zurl.co/n2zmD

AI and client confidentiality: the next regulatory faultline The area most likely to expose law firms to regulatory jeopardy needs guidance: client confidentiality in the age of commercial AI systems.

Blog: AI and client confidentiality: the next regulatory Faultline zurl.co/OEreT

Call to cut out "second-rate lawyers" from SEND work The government has been urged to ensure that its reforms to SEND provision remove “second-rate lawyers” from the system”.

Call to cut out “second-rate lawyers” from SEND work zurl.co/bGccB

Solicitor struck off for misleading judge about location A solicitor who “wasted valuable court time” by telling a recorder that he was in London when he was actually in Munich has been struck off.

Solicitor struck off for misleading judge about location zurl.co/csxs7

Ethical working cultures “vital” for law firms, indemnity insurer says An “ethical and supportive working culture” has become “not just beneficial, but vital” to the future of law firms, a leading insurer says.

Ethical working cultures “vital” for law firms, indemnity insurer says zurl.co/jPnan

PE-backed barrister group launches outsourced service for chambers Private-equity backed The Barrister Group has launched a platform that will handle chambers’ operational requirements.

PE-backed barrister group launches outsourced service for chambers zurl.co/vPrXm

This on-demand webinar explains how the regulator operates, the differences between audits, investigations and enforcement, and how firms can prepare, manage risk, and present themselves effectively when the SRA comes calling. zurl.co/XAdYn

Professor Dominic Regan looks in detail at the Part 36 reward regime, examining recent case law and practical issues around enhanced interest, indemnity costs, and offer validity to help practitioners maximise or challenge the available benefits. zurl.co/mKIVJ

Our latest on-demand webinar explores key conveyancing reforms expected in 2026, including government consultations, regulatory changes, and legislative developments set to impact property transactions and practitioner risk. zurl.co/pkarR

Why are investors piling into the legal market? At the Law Firm Growth Summit, hear directly from Lawfront, MAPD and a leading investment banker on what investors really look for in law firms and how legal sector deals get done. zurl.co/KdHm5 #LFGrowthSummit

Estate planning needs regular review. This on-demand webinar explores when and why wills and LPAs should be updated, examining key life events, risks of outdated arrangements, and practical guidance for advising clients with confidence. zurl.co/W0jY0