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Proprietary estoppel – the common intention constructive trust’s underutilised cousin?

Raising the criminal age of responsibility: Why the UK Is rethinking childhood, justice and accountability

The Time Taken is The Time Taken

The Solicitors’ Charity launches new Wellbeing Alliance with leading legal wellbeing organisations

LawCare's Life in the Law 2025 research found that half of solicitors have experienced anxiety in the last 12 months, with three in five reporting poor mental wellbeing.

Why Vocational Rehabilitation Should Never Be an Afterthought

Vocational rehabilitation, vocational case management and vocational expert evidence are not just for personal injury or clinical negligence claims. They can provide valuable evidence, practical solutions and better outcomes across a much wider range of legal proceedings — often from the very beginning of a case.

‘Rebuilding Forensic Science for Criminal Justice: An Urgent Need’

“Forensic science is not working for anybody.” James Miller reviews the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee’s report, ‘Rebuilding Forensic Science for Criminal Justice: An Urgent Need’. In the article he explores the Committee’s terminal diagnosis for the forensic science industry, the remedies advanced and the Government’s lacklustre response to the report.

How to Make More Money, Convert More Clients, Win More Work and Network Better

Busy doesn’t always mean profitable. Join Jay Sahota for practical ways to improve pricing, time recording and billing, convert more clients and build relationships that generate future business.

New DWP driving-ban powers highlight a hidden risk for employers managing grey fleet

The Hidden Leaks: WHY YOUR LAW FIRM ISN'T AS PROFITABLE AS IT SHOULD BE

Fake GLP-1 jabs: no more advertising on the internet

Could You Prove It? Demonstrating Compliance Under Pressure

Join Debra Cairns of Net-Defence for a free, practical webinar on the governance, accountability and evidence law firms need when compliance is tested under pressure.

Staying Power: two important clarifications on abuse of process

John Faulds examines R v HGF and R v Donaldson, considering missing evidence, trial fairness and the approach to further charges after conviction.

AI-generated legal documents still need human review

Artificial intelligence is transforming legal document creation, helping firms produce first drafts faster and reduce the time spent on repetitive administrative work. Instead of starting with a blank page, lawyers can use AI to turn dictation, client information, supporting documents, and templates into structured drafts within minutes.

Could you prove it? Why governance matters when everything goes wrong

When an incident puts a law firm under pressure, can its leaders show how they knew, who decided, what evidence exists and what changed afterwards? Debra Cairns introduces the Boardroom Test.

Data Breaches in Law Firms: What to Do in the First 72 Hours

Watch Kristy Gouldsmith’s recorded webinar on the first 72 hours after a data breach in a law firm, and download the presentation slides.

The Role of COLPs & Managing Risk in Practice

Debra Cairns examined where compliance accountability sits, why operational risks often fall outside compliance teams and what law firms need to evidence in practice.

Staying SANE as a Lawyer

Dr Catherine Sykes introduced the SANE model and practical techniques for managing burnout, perfectionism and pressure while supporting sustainable performance in legal practice.

Can We Use AI Safely in Law Firms? Data Protection, Compliance and Practical Guidance

Kristy Gouldsmith explored how law firms can use AI responsibly while protecting client data, meeting GDPR obligations and establishing effective AI governance.

Compliance in Law Firms: What Actually Matters?

Debra Cairns explored four core areas of effective compliance: identity control, data protection, resilience and recovery, and supplier risk.

Turning Supplier Risk Into Resilience: Practical Actions for Law Firms

This practical session explained how law firms can prioritise supplier risks, apply proportionate controls and establish effective ongoing oversight.

GDPR in Practice: Common Mistakes, Key Risks and What Law Firms Need to Get Right

Kristy Gouldsmith examined common GDPR mistakes in law firms and practical ways to strengthen data protection processes without losing sight of commercial priorities.

Assessing Supplier Risk: A Practical, Hands‑On Workshop

Debra Cairns delivered a practical session on assessing, scoring and prioritising supplier risk in a meaningful and proportionate way.

Staying SANE as Lawyer

Recorded at the International Academy of Family Lawyers AGM in Nairobi, this concise talk introduces Dr Catherine Sykes’ SANE framework for sustainable performance and wellbeing.

Law firms – the legalities of recording calls and meetings and using WhatsApp

Kristy Gouldsmith explained the legal and data-protection considerations for recording calls and meetings and using WhatsApp to communicate with clients.