Compliance in law firms: what actually matters?
Compliance is no longer about what you say. It’s about what you can demonstrate. For many law firms, compliance has become increasingly complex. There are regulatory obligations to satisfy, client requirements to meet, insurers asking tougher questions, supplier risks to manage, and an ever-growing list of cyber and operational threats to consider. At the same […]
I Spy with my little eye… An unprecedented sporting sanction with far-reaching consequences
The EFL’s decision to expel Southampton FC from the Championship play-off final for breaching its anti-spying regulations marks one of the most significant disciplinary rulings in English football. Simon Pentol KC examines the legal reasoning, the sanctions imposed and the wider implications for sporting integrity.
Pulse of the Profession: Wellbeing in the Law – The Verdict from Solicitors
The Solicitors’ Charity has revealed new insights into solicitor wellbeing following conversations, surveys and interviews conducted at this year’s London Legal Walk. The findings highlight the pressures facing legal professionals, the importance of seeking support, and the practical steps that can help improve wellbeing across the profession.
Why Vocational Rehabilitation Experts Should Be Instructed Early
When a client’s future ability to work is in dispute, vocational evidence can make all the difference. This article explains why instructing vocational rehabilitation experts early can help solicitors assess earning capacity, rehabilitation needs and realistic return-to-work prospects across personal injury, clinical negligence, employment and family law cases.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Penalties, Enforcement and What Landlords Need to Know
Last October 2025, The Renters Rights Act (RRA 2025) received Royal Assent and ignited one of the most revolutionary shifts the private rented sector had seen in decades. Driven by the governments pledge to “transform the experience of private renting”, the first set of provisions took effect on 27 December 2025, whilst the remaining […]
The Family Law Marketplace Nobody Planned For
The family law marketplace has changed dramatically as more litigants represent themselves and seek alternative forms of legal support. This article explores how new services are reshaping the client journey and what the profession should expect next.
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CQS 2026: What the Latest Law Society Updates Mean for Conveyancing Firms
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EAT procedural updates
Two recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decisions have clarified important aspects of appellate procedure, including errors of law, perversity appeals, amendments to grounds of appeal and the limited role of respondents at Rule 3(10) hearings.
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