Sexual Assault Survivors Gain A New Right to Review Pilot
Molly Frost from Oakwood Solicitors explores the new CPS Victim’s Right to Review (VRR) pilot, giving rape and sexual assault victims the right to a second case review before dismissal.
Share Purchase Agreements: Getting your fair share
23es barristers Brad Pomfret KC and Qasver Khan explore the surge in Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) claims in 2025. They examine key legal risks and insurance trends, and highlight what solicitors need to know when navigating the complexities of SPAs—from warranties and disclosure letters to indemnities and limitation clauses. Their specialist insight offers valuable guidance on understanding claim pitfalls, the role of valuation, and how to approach SPA disputes effectively.
Government Confirms 30% Legal Aid Fee Increase Following Duncan Lewis Legal Challenge
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed a 30% increase in civil legal aid fees for immigration and asylum controlled work following a successful legal challenge by Duncan Lewis Solicitors. This long-overdue rise marks a key step toward addressing the access and sustainability crisis in legal aid.
We’re the Legal Website Specialists you need to know about
In her latest piece, Olivia Fishwick explores how Accesspoint is helping law firms boost client enquiries, retention, and SEO through smart, high-performing websites.
LawCare Webinar: Let’s talk about your legal career
LawCare are offering a free webinar to explore how people across the sector are finding new ways to build fulfilling legal careers. Read more about what will be presented on the day and how to sign up.
When Workplace Banter Becomes Harassment: Lessons from the Gregg Wallace Report
Following an independent investigation into Gregg Wallace, Alex Morgan of Duncan Lewis Solicitors explores when workplace banter crosses into harassment, recent updates to the Equality Act, and the legal responsibilities employers now face under the Worker Protection Act 2023.
Domestic abuse: The story that never goes away
In this exclusive family law blog for Cansford, legal expert John Bolch examines the persistent and complex issue of domestic abuse in the UK. Drawing on recent headlines, government reports, and court statistics, he highlights how domestic violence continues to challenge both victims and the family courts tasked with protecting them.
Are UK Courts Getting Gender Critical Cases Wrong?
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.
Charitable giving in estate planning: getting the conversation started
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.
Recognising the Early Signs of Stress in Legal Practice
In this piece, coach and former solicitor Vikki Pratley explores how legal professionals can recognise the early warning signs of stress and take practical steps to manage it, before it takes control.
Law Firm Cyber security: immediate recommended actions
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.
Child’s Best Interest vs Parental Rights: Court of Appeal Overturns Cross-Border Custody Ruling
In a landmark Court of Appeal decision, a High Court ruling was overturned in a cross-border child custody dispute involving a 14-year-old boy removed to Ghana by his parents without his consent. Rebecca De Stefano, explores the tension between parental authority and a child’s autonomy in international family law.
Pillar and Cluster content for SEO: what it is and why it matters
SEO Specialist Rich Holgate explains how law firms can improve visibility using the Pillar & Cluster content strategy; boosting organic traffic and staying in line with Google’s E-E-A-T standards.
Financial Remedies- Standish Takeaways
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
Is Financial Remedy Law Still Fit for Purpose?
Ashley Murray offers a critical analysis of the Law Commission’s scoping report on financial remedies, exposing fundamental shortcomings in the current UK divorce law framework. Drawing on extensive data and decades of professional insight, Murray highlights how the existing system fails to deliver fairness, predictability, or accessibility for the majority of divorcing couples.
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