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Tender for housing legal aid 2023: some points to consider before bidding

Legal aid providers have until 19 December 2022 to bid for contracts in a new housing legal aid scheme that will include earlier legal advice...

SDLT refunds: companies encouraging buyers to make unfounded claims

Morris Graham and Warren Gordon set out the risks with companies that claim to offer help with stamp duty land tax (SDLT) refunds and explain...

Fake news: solicitor suspended for misuse of social media

Susanna Heley considers a real case where a solicitor found themselves in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal for a series of alleged breaches, including falsifying social...

Autumn statement 2022: what will it mean for the legal profession?

The chancellor promised he would be delivering a difficult autumn statement of spending freezes, cuts and tax rises, and this is exactly what arrived. Amidst...

UK-Switzerland business travel agreement extended to 2025

Lawyers from the UK can continue to travel to Switzerland for up to 90 days a year without having to apply for a permit, as...

How will the autumn statement 2022 impact solicitors, firms and clients?

Douglas Russell highlights announcements in the chancellor’s autumn statement to help you stay on top of the changes and understand the impact on your clients.

Webinar: the importance of culture and leadership

Creating a truly inclusive culture in your organisation allows staff to demonstrate their skills and talents, and ensures they aren’t held back by invisible barriers....

Cuts to justice spending likely to lead to system failure

The justice system is in crisis and facing systemic failure. Increased funding is vital to keep it functioning. But with inflation so high, the Ministry...

In a bind: the legal future of wills and weddings

Daphne Franks has campaigned to change the law since she lost her mother, who had dementia, to a predatory marriage. Now, her campaigning will...

The veneer of legitimacy: professional money launderers and how they impact the legal sector

Brian Mullen, threat lead at HM Revenue and Customs, explores the impact of professional money launderers on communities and the legal sector.

Corporate strategy 2022/2025

Read our new ambitious and member-focused three year corporate strategy.

SRA approach to financial penalties – Law Society response

Read our response to the Solicitors Regulation Authority's detailed approach to financial penalties for solicitors, law firms and their staff.

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