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Axiom Ince fallout

Following the news that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is considering a one-off levy on the profession to cover the likely shortfall in the Solicitors...

Law Society makes regulation recommendations ahead of AI Safety Summit

Ahead of the AI Safety Summit 2023 (1-2 November), * the Law Society of England and Wales has made artificial intelligence (AI) regulation recommendations for...

England and Wales recognised as the leading legal jurisdiction internationally

London is the most attractive centre for commercial litigation and international arbitration, outperforming other global dispute resolution hubs.

Law Society asks for members’ views on unbundling

The Law Society of England and Wales is today (27 October) calling on its members to share their experience about how they are delivering unbundled*...

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act gains royal assent

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act has become law, meaning solicitors can continue to support the fight against illicit finance.

Law Society concerns over legal aid provision in Wales leads to government intervention

Following concerns raised by the Law Society of England and Wales and local practitioners about legal aid in West Wales, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ)...

Complaints from third parties – could you be accountable?

Jason Chapman and Anjali Mouelhi compare two different cases concerning complaints from third parties and look at how LeO dealt with each one – with...

Mediation in freefall due to lack of legal aid

The Law Society of England and Wales is today (25 October) warning that the backlogs and delays in the family courts, which are affecting tens...

Ban on 'no-fault' evictions may be in vain if government fails to invest in legal aid

While we welcome efforts to ban 'no-fault' divorce and reform the rental market, it is critical to invest in legal aid so that renters can...

‘Off-the-shelf’ AML policies put firms and clients at risk

The SRA’s 2022/23 anti-money laundering (AML) report warns of the risks posed by common AML issues. Find out what steps you can take to comply...

LSB consultation on technology and innovation guidance – Law Society response

We have responded to the Legal Services Board (LSB) consultation on its draft statutory guidance on promoting technology and innovation to improve access to legal...

CQS client charter

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) client charter is designed to set client expectations on what they can expect from a CQS-accredited firm.

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