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Navigating the challenges and opportunities in the UK legal sector

Maurice MacSweeney speaks to litigators about their prospects for the year ahead as part of a whitepaper investigating growth challenges among leading law firms

The UK government’s consultation on the Money Laundering Regulations

Steve Smith assesses the government’s consultation in the context of the legal profession

Fieldfisher review enhances Bar Standards Board's enforcement system

Fieldfisher LLP concludes its comprehensive review of the Bar Standards Board’s (BSB) enforcement system, presenting a detailed report of findings and recommendations

Wilkin Chapman leads with environmentally friendly website

Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire’s premier law firm, achieves top environmental accolade for its energy-efficient website

LSB launches review of SRA's actions preceding SSB group collapse

The Legal Services Board (LSB) initiates an independent review of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) regulatory actions leading up to the collapse of SSB Group

Legaltech startup Lawhive receives £9.5 million in seed funding led by GV to enhance its AI-infused legal platform

Lawhive aims to democratise legal assistance by providing high-quality, cost-effective services to individuals and small businesses

Rethinking the discount rate formula: ensuring just compensation for the severely injured

APIL urges Ministry of Justice to reconsider discount rate assumptions to align with real-world investment realities

Nick MacKenzie to lead Browne Jacobson’s education team

The UK and Ireland law firm, announces the appointment of Nick MacKenzie as the new head of its education team, succeeding Mark Blois