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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.
This Time to Talk Day, let’s make space for open conversations about anxiety in the legal sector. Talking openly can reduce stigma, help people feel less alone, and make it easier to get the support they need at work.
This article explores how tribunals and the EAT assess future loss in unfair dismissal cases, highlighting Polkey reductions, tribunal reasoning, and the need to properly evaluate evidence when setting compensatory awards.
Digital identity is moving from policy to practice. This article explores how government and private-sector digital IDs are shaping a new compliance landscape for law firms, and how firms can prepare for reusable identity credentials.
Senior lawyers aren’t leaving for better pay – they are leaving because firm culture makes seeking support risky. This article explores why optional wellbeing programs fail and how mandatory psychological check-ins can reduce burnout, improve retention, and drive elite performance.
The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 marks a turning point in UK law by recognising digital assets as property. This article explores what the Act says, why it matters, and how it could reshape ownership, commerce and legal protection in the digital age.
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Court of Appeal guidance on highway liability and evidential fairness in Karpasitis v Hertfordshire CC, analysing s41 and s58 Highways Act duties, GPS inspection evidence, and the treatment of “manifestly incredible” witness statements.
This article examines the revised PD 27A changes to Family Procedure Rules, highlighting how earlier bundle filing and stricter court requirements increase counsel’s professional duties, preparation time, and accountability in financial remedies proceedings.
Create a flexible, secure mobile setup that keeps hybrid teams connected and productive. Discover how business mobiles improve security, scale with growth, control costs and integrate with cloud telephony for a consistent, professional communication experience.
This article explores how the NHS is adopting AI-powered ambient scribes to reduce clinical administration, while examining the data protection, UK GDPR, and patient transparency challenges associated with voice data, anonymisation, and vendor use of sensitive health information.
As the WTO crisis reshapes international trade law, many lawyers face not just career uncertainty, but a deeper challenge to their professional identity. This article explores four practical strategies to help trade lawyers evolve their skills, rebuild purpose, and actively shape a new professional path.
AI readiness isn’t just about what organisations could do, but whether they’re truly prepared. This article sets out a practical scoring framework to assess AI readiness across strategy, data, processes, people and risk – helping finance leaders turn ambition into action.
The UK legal sector faces tighter AML oversight in 2025–26, with conveyancing remaining high risk. Regulatory reform, stronger supervision, and the move toward certified digital identity aim to improve customer due diligence, reduce ambiguity, and support reusable, digitally enabled compliance.
When phone use, alcohol and drugs are ruled out, what turns competent driving into “dangerous” driving? This article explores human factors, perception limits, unforeseen hazards and expert evidence – and why early specialist defence can be decisive in serious driving cases.
ScoreMy transforms estate planning by turning simple assessments into meaningful client conversations. By prompting reflection on family, values, and life changes, it helps lawyers uncover concerns, foster trust, and create tailored plans – preserving the human touch in an increasingly digital legal landscape.
Solicitors in Liverpool and Manchester are increasingly cross-qualifying to the Bar to gain greater autonomy, specialise in family law, and access complex, high-profile cases. With mentorship and support from Unit Chambers, the transition offers long-term career growth.
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