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Hugh James enhances London presence significantly

Hugh James has acquired Howat Avraam to boost its corporate, employment, and disputes capabilities in London

Significant reform in commonhold tenure

The UK government’s proposed ban on leasehold for new flats marks an important move towards reforming commonhold as endorsed by the Law Society of England...

Collaborative effort brings 70 new homes

A new 70-home development is underway in Melton Mowbray thanks to extensive teamwork among key stakeholders

Landlords must adapt to new rules

Over 28,000 landlords relied on a now-terminated possession route, necessitating urgent compliance with new legislation

New members appointed to Civil Justice Council

The Lord Chancellor has announced the appointment of seven new members to the Civil Justice Council, bringing diverse expertise to the advisory body focused on...

Public legal education gets a boost

The Attorney General's Office is revamping the Public Legal Education Committee to enhance legal awareness and support communities

Pay boost for trainee solicitors

The Law Society of Scotland has announced an increase in recommended pay rates for trainee solicitors in response to inflation and updates to the Real...

Trainee solicitors in Scotland to benefit from pay boost

The Law Society of Scotland has announced an increase in recommended pay for trainee solicitors for the 2026/27 period to account for inflation and the...