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Judges unveiled for Legal Heroes 2024

Discover who will be presiding over the entries for Legal Heroes 2024.

Proposed revision of the Supreme Court Rules – Law Society response

We’ve responded to the Supreme Court UK (UKSC) consultation on proposals to revise the Supreme Court Rules.

Handling estates and inheritance – the value of financial advice

St. James’s Place explain how a financial adviser can help you and your client handle the financial side of losing a loved one.

How inheritance tax planning could save your clients thousands

St. James’s Place explore how working alongside a financial adviser can help your clients leave more money to those they leave behind.

Financial Ombudsman Service charging professional representatives – Law Society response

We've responded to the Financial Ombudsman Service's consultation on charging claims management companies and other professional representatives.

New justice secretary: new opportunity for our justice system

The president of the Law Society of England and Wales, Nick Emmerson, congratulated the new justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, on her appointment.

SRA business plan continues focus on D&I, technology and AML

We've responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) 2024/25 business plan and budget consultation.

SRA business plan and budget 2024/25 consultation – Law Society response

We’ve responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) consultation on its business plan and budget for 2024/25. Read our full response.

Compensation Fund levy: serious concerns about proposed rise

We have serious concerns about the impact the proposed rise to the Compensation Fund levy could have on the sector, especially small firms and sole...

Civil legal aid providers at breaking point

Civil legal aid work is loss-making for the majority of providers*, according to new research by the Law Society of England and Wales.

Brett Dixon elected as new Law Society deputy vice president

The Law Society Council has elected Brett Dixon as the new deputy vice president. Brett will take office in October 2024, will become vice president...

Public legal education

We support public legal education (PLE) to raise awareness of the law and help the public understand their rights. We’re involved in a number of...

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