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New leadership strengthens legal services oversight

The Legal Services Board welcomes three new senior appointments to enhance regulatory effectiveness and consumer protection

Child Trust Fund reforms to simplify access

The government plans changes to the Child Trust Fund scheme, easing access for young adults lacking mental capacity

Common Law Spouse” – a myth no more?

By Sarah Ingram, Partner and Head of Family Law at Winckworth Sherwood

US firms achieving remarkable UK success

US firms are outpacing UK rivals in premium market growth, significantly impacting the legal landscape among competitors

Hundreds of employers penalised for underpayment

The UK government has named 389 employers who failed to pay £7.3 million in minimum wages owed to tens of thousands of workers during a...

New tool enhances pro bono climate support

The Chancery Lane Project has launched a new tool to aid lawyers in supporting climate action during Pro Bono Week

Shakespeare Martineau reveals significant promotions

Shakespeare Martineau announces 25 promotions, reinforcing its leadership and expertise across the Midlands and beyond

Calls for new class actions regime

Neil Purslow, Chairman of the Executive Committee of ILFA, highlighted the challenges consumers face in seeking justice and proposed a consumer class actions regime modelled...