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The Law Commission is consulting on reforms to enable electronic wills and to the rule that a marriage or civil partnership revokes a will.

Rita Gupta considers whether or not your law firm should close over the Christmas period

Peter Rodd considers a case where a solicitor found themselves in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT). Breaches of the SRA Principles were alleged, involving failing...

Proposals from CILEX to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) are seriously misguided and fail to consider the wider regulatory context.

The government’s digitisation of the courts is adding to the delays plaguing the civil court system and undermining people’s access to justice when they need...

When prospective clients contact you, they are often facing challenging life circumstances. So, it’s important to make the onboarding process as smooth as possible. Alexa...

Law Society partner ABI explores the growing trend of lawyers working with professional investigators, highlighting the benefits, challenges and ethical considerations involved.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is consulting on changes to the data HMRC requires from employers, some shareholders in owner-managed businesses and customers who are...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is consulting on Finance Bill 2023-24 proposals to impose tougher consequences on promoters of tax avoidance. Find out what it...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is seeking reviews on potential reforms to legislation on transfer pricing, permanent establishments and diverted profits tax. Find out what...

Private investigators are instructed by all sorts of professionals, but the investigators themselves are not regulated. Our working with partner, ABI, shares why a voluntary...

Mark Evans has won the election to become the new deputy vice president of the Law Society of England and Wales.