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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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Explore how Wedlake Bell modernised service delivery with Sysero, enhancing productivity, reducing risk, and elevating client experience.
The last couple of years have seen a rapid growth in the number of businesses of all sizes shifting towards hosted desktop services.
Bringing on new technology can be an expensive endeavour so make sure you’re asking the right questions to providers (and your team).
Accesspoint have developed in-depth integrations for Verify365 into P4W (Partner For Windows) & SOS Practice Management Systems
The legal profession is more competitive than ever before – with constant pressure for law firms to stand out from the crowd and on top of their game. Thousands of lawyers are competing for the same work in a crowded market where clients have unlimited access to hundreds of firms at the click of mouse. […]
CTS Attack: State-Sponsored & Serious Crime What’s the problem? Law firms are failing to prioritise their cybersecurity. Encompassing everything connected to the Internet, this failing not only ignores internal security but also their third-party supply security. As such, firms across the legal sector are unknowingly and unwittingly adopting insecure positions by default. What’s the harm? […]
Partnering with a law firm over high-net-worth clients can open up a lucrative new channel There is huge untapped potential for accountancy practitioners and private-client lawyers to collaborate over wealth and tax advice required by high-net-worth clients. Not only are these client services really important to family-owned businesses (over 70% of these enterprises fail to […]
Probate solicitors, and the clients they represent, grapple with the complex challenges presented by vacant probate properties. Successfully managing such properties requires a delicate balance of sensitivity and efficiency, underscoring the necessity for a nuanced approach tailored to legal intricacies. The process commences with a meticulous property assessment customised to the distinct characteristics of each […]
Enforcement of awards There is reported to be a high level of failure of employers to pay tribunal awards. Payment can be enforced through the civil courts. High Court enforcement officers have power to recover unpaid awards and settlements. This involves completing Form EX727. Striking out The ET has the power to strike out a […]
As a claimant Employment Law Solicitor, you will often be providing advice upon the merits of employee claims, you’ll perhaps be sitting-in on internal grievance processes, or sometimes representing clients during tribunal cases. But what do you do when your client has been signed-off from work by their GP due to a Stress-related illness? You […]
In this month’s exclusive article family law blogger John Bolch examines the pros and cons of Family Drug and Alcohol Courts, how attitudes have changed and how FDACs seek better outcomes for children (and of course their families).
Part 30 of the Companies Act 2006 enables a shareholder in a company whose affairs are being conducted in a manner unfairly prejudicial to his interests as a shareholder to seek relief from the court.
Understanding the complex rules around capital allowances can save client’s significant amounts of tax.
Accesspoint are well-known in the legal sector for their Legal IT Solutions, but their services extend way beyond that and into the world of creativity.
Employment tribunal procedure updated 2023: lessons from a long career
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