Explore expert articles, news, and resources from across the UK legal industry. Our blogs are designed to keep you informed in your specialist areas of law and job roles.
As UK law firms continue to digitise, cyber threats are escalating. From ransomware to data theft and email compromise. This article from Debra Cairns of Net-Defence explores real cases and highlights practical steps firms can take to strengthen defences, protect client data and maintain trust.
You are invited to join Cansford Labs for a live Q&A in September with their Head of Lab Operations James Nutt and Deputy Lab Manager Abbi Holloway. This is your opportunity to ask them any questions about the science of sample testing and detection windows.
Insider threats occur when employees misuse access to steal or leak data, causing legal, financial, and reputational damage. This article from Debra Cairns examines three UK cases, ICO responses, warning signs, and effective data loss protection measures.
Since June 2025, private children law cases in West Yorkshire follow the Pathfinder Pilot, a new child-focused process. Sophie Jensen of Duncan Lewis Solicitors explain how the scheme improves efficiency, supports self-represented parties, and centres the child’s voice in court.
Motoring offences don’t always warrant standard penalties. Leah Hester of LMP Legal explores how “special reasons” arguments can protect drivers from disqualification, using real case examples to show how legal knowledge and preparation can influence outcomes in high-stakes situations.
Returning to legal practice after a career break can feel daunting, but with the right support, it can be made easier. Nikki Alderson shares practical strategies for HR teams, barristers’ clerks, and returners to create confident and sustainable return to work in law.
Busy legal schedules often push fitness aside – but small, consistent habits can make a big difference. This guide shows how simple 2–5 minute activities, from stretches to short walks, can improve health, boost focus, and fit seamlessly into even the busiest working day.
The EAT clarifies how employers must prove material factor defences in equal pay claims, stressing a practical approach to indirect discrimination and shifting the burden where disadvantage is shown.
The BICBA Forum 2026 brings together commercial law professionals in Manchester to explore contract law, unjust enrichment and cross-border practice, alongside valuable networking opportunities.
A practical guide to IT compliance for growing businesses, covering data protection, access control, cybersecurity, and risk management to help organisations stay secure, resilient, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
As AI and workflow automation transform professional documentation, dictation remains a powerful tool for capturing expertise. Rather than competing, automation and dictation increasingly work together to improve efficiency, accuracy, and the overall quality of documentation.
A Southwark Crown Court ruling in R v Pearce finds a Metropolitan Police pound assistant was not a “public officer”, clarifying how courts assess misconduct in public office and emphasising that the test focuses on an individual’s actual duties rather than employer status.
Considering a move to chambers? This guide explores how modern, collaborative chambers models offer greater flexibility, transparent fees, stronger support, and improved wellbeing for family law barristers across Manchester, Liverpool, and the North West.
The Law Society’s 2026 updates to the Conveyancing Quality Scheme introduce new property information forms, stronger fraud prevention expectations, and continued training requirements. Conveyancing firms must strengthen compliance, documentation, and governance to maintain accreditation and lender relationships.
A Chronicle Law webinar explores the legal and compliance considerations for law firms recording calls and meetings and communicating with clients via WhatsApp, including UK GDPR requirements, consent, and best practice for managing messaging communications.
By 2030, over a billion women worldwide will be in menopause. With women now making up over half of all solicitors, perimenopause is becoming an important workplace issue. Understanding symptoms, support, and practical adjustments can help women maintain thriving legal careers.
Alex Leonhardt analyses a Central London Employment Tribunal case on contractual variation and constructive dismissal, examining the distinction between affirmation and acquiescence when an employee continues working while objecting to changes in their role.
DHV v MIB [2025] clarifies how Spanish law applies to cross-border road traffic claims in England. The High Court confirmed the Spanish Baremo governs damages and rejected attempts to rely on Rome II Recital 33 to expand compensation beyond the tariff system.
UK businesses must transition from PSTN to VoIP before the 2027 switch-off. This guide explains how to prepare your network, protect security, port numbers, train staff, and ensure business continuity – unlocking cost savings, flexibility, and AI-powered communication features.
In divorce, incentive plans like bonuses, LTIPs and carried interest pose complex questions. The Family Court assesses fairness, disclosure and timing to decide what is matrimonial, how to value speculative awards, and whether to offset, share or defer future payouts.
Sanctions breaches are rarely sophisticated. Recent enforcement action shows how routine onboarding failures can expose firms to serious regulatory risk. Effective KYC controls aren’t about screening everything, they’re about striking the right balance between risk, efficiency and oversight.
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