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Oscar Davies critiques recent court rulings on gender critical beliefs, arguing they misapply the law and risk undermining trans and non-binary rights. This summary explores how belief protection under the Equality Act may be eroding legal safeguards for trans people.
With more people thinking about leaving money to charity in their Wills, our trusted legal partner Remember A Charity shares simple ways to start the legacy giving conversation to help clients make a lasting impact while also easing their Inheritance Tax burden.
In this article, Debra Cairns of Net Defence outlines five practical, budget-friendly actions law firms can take today to strengthen their cyber security posture; covering backup, phishing, password protection, mobile safety, and basic technical controls.
Ashley Murray, retired family law barrister, provides a breakdown of the 2025 judgment in Standish v Standish, offering expert insight into its implications for financial remedies on divorce
In this article by Leah Hester of LMP Legal, she explores the Sentencing Council’s new guidelines for careless driving, highlighting key legal changes, increased penalties, and what they mean for individual drivers and commercial fleet operators alike.
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As the summer approaches, law firm owners in the UK find themselves facing an important financial milestone—tax due in July. Amidst the complexities of running a successful law practice, managing tax obligations can be a daunting task. With the aim of providing valuable insights and assistance, this article, written from the perspective of The Practice Loan Company, a trusted partner specialising in unsecured business funding options for UK law firms, seeks to guide law firm owners through the intricacies of tax planning and highlight the importance of maintaining financial stability.
In the realm of wills and probate, one of the greatest challenges faced by legal professionals is tracing and identifying heirs and beneficiaries. As family structures become more intricate and global, the task of unravelling complex family trees can be overwhelming. In this article, we delve into the world of probate genealogy and explore how specialised companies, such as Blanchards Inheritance, can assist wills and probate legal professionals in uncovering hidden heirs and beneficiaries. By shedding light on this crucial aspect of estate administration, we aim to provide valuable insights and strategies for navigating the complexities of familial inheritance.
In the fiercely competitive landscape of the legal industry, UK law firms are in a perpetual quest to expand their practices, elevate client services, and invest in growth initiatives. While these objectives may seem ambitious, there is a strategic avenue that empowers law firms to achieve them: unsecured business funding. In this article, we will explore the benefits of unsecured business funding for solicitors and shed light on how The Practice Loan Company can assist law firms in securing the funding they need to thrive.
As solicitors and Will writers, you can help your clients leave a lasting impact on the world by making them aware of the option to include a charitable gift in their Will.
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At Blanchards Inheritance Ltd, we understand the complexities and challenges involved in administering estates in the UK. As a specialist probate genealogy firm, we recognise the critical role of probate genealogy in estate administration and how staying abreast of best practices and emerging trends can help legal professionals manage the process efficiently and effectively.
Accesspoint’s expertise in both NetDocuments and P4W enabled us to successfully implement a document management solution that was seamlessly integrated and joined up with the core PMS and Back End processes. This ensured that the firm’s staff were fully onboard from day one.
Like many professions within the UK professional service industry, networking and collaboration are crucial for success. With the rise of digital communication, the opportunities for online networking and collaboration have increased, making it easier for legal professionals to connect with like-minded individuals, find new clients, and stay up to date on industry news and trends.
Until recently, if you were using P4W and wanted your firm to implement the NetDocuments solution, it meant the introduction of an application that was stand-alone and outside the controlled environment for document production that you’ve worked so hard to establish.
Now Accesspoint have created a seamless workflow between P4W and the NetDocuments platform to provide a ‘single version of the truth’.
If you’re looking for a stress-free yet speedy option that guarantees a sale, Proffered is your best choice. Although some methods quote high prices, it’s important to note that they also come with high fees and take longer to sell. They also don’t guarantee sales, meaning you could lose a lot of time and money when they fall through.
Mozaique is Accesspoint’s multi-faceted solution helping your firm bring together disparate applications and processes into one, intuitive portal accessible by your staff and clients. Customisable to suit your current requirements and adaptable to provide a future-proofed interface, Mozaique is a focused solution addressing the numerous challenges being posed by the use of multiple applications within a typical law firm.
Probate delays in the UK are at an all-time high. This can often be painstakingly inconvenient and frustrating for many seeking to sell homes inherited through probate. Luckily, Proffered can help speed up this process.
Cyber-attacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated and it seems that law firms are increasingly becoming the most attractive prime target for cyber criminals.
A digital presence is essential for law firms, as 83% of B2B purchasing decisions are made before clients engage with a firm, and potential clients will form an opinion about a firm’s website within 0.05 seconds. A clear, easy-to-navigate website that showcases a firm’s values and expertise can attract new enquiries from the right type of clients. Thought leadership articles, social media posts, and emails can also build a firm’s authority and grow their business.
The legal market is a highly competitive environment. Everyone in our beloved sector can witness it and the heat is constantly dialling up. A recent LexisNexis business development survey indicated that competition for new clients is the greatest concern that solicitors have. One of the most, if not the fiercest, competitive battlefields is Google.
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