Moving firms can be daunting, igniting fear of the unknown and guilt about the time and money that has been invested in your development, but it is imperative that you make the right choice for you. There are many reasons for moving, including the type of …
For comparison, Asian judges currently make up 4.79% of the judiciary, up from 2.53% eight years ago. If this rate of increase were to continue, the percentage of judges who are Asian would match estimates for the general population (8%) by 2033. Women …
Strategic priorities Growth remains a key focus for leaders and decision-makers in mid-sized law firms, with nearly half (46%) identifying increased market share as their most significant opportunity. An emerging trend is the push towards artificial …
The Law Society’s first ever exhibition on lawyers at risk showcases the realities for lawyers on the front line for justice and the rule of law around the world. Explore their experiences and resilience through personal effects, portraits and artwork. The …
Lawyers around the world are subjected to improper interference because of their legitimate expression. This report highlights the importance of safeguarding lawyers’ right to freedom of expression. Drawing on cases gathered through our Lawyers at Risk …
Interest on lawyers' client accounts The Ministry of Justice’s newly announced consultation on interest on lawyers’ client accounts (ILCA) will put high street firms at risk and increase costs for firms. Find out more about how we are responding to …
Mediation privilege over and above without prejudice? In Pentagon Food Group Limited and others v B Cadman Limited [2024] EWHC 2513 (Comm), the High Court considered whether there was a “mediation” privilege over and above “without prejudice privilege”. …
Consultation on anti-money laundering reforms Responding to the UK government’s consultation on proposals to reform the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) supervision regime, we opposed the creation of a single professional …
ECHR is no barrier to immigration reform Understand our view that immigration reform can work within the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) – and what this means for the UK’s approach. Urgent question on proposed jury trial reforms On Monday 8 …
“Law is often perceived as dry and not very creative,” admits bicentennial programme manager Amy Murat. “We wanted to show how far from the truth that is! What better way to do this than through art – a medium which connects people.” Throughout this …
Autumn Budget 2025 Read about the government’s latest Budget and what it means for the legal sector – from scrapped limited liability partnership tax plans to training reforms and more. Government agrees to criminal legal aid fee increase The government …
Report on threats and violence against solicitors Read our findings on the rise in threats and violence against solicitors – and how we can better protect the profession. Legal sector won't face LLP tax hikes in Autumn Budget After weeks of speculation …
The litigation landscape in England and Wales has undergone significant upheaval following the Mazur decision. The Legal Services Act 2007 (LSA) outlines that non-authorised persons cannot conduct litigation under the supervision of an authorised person. …
In August 2025, we surveyed solicitors on the risks and threats they have experienced in their day-to-day working lives. We wanted to test the current environment to better understand the extent and the impact of threats experienced across the profession …
A law firm was fined by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after more than 30 gigabytes of data were compromised in a cyber attack. A malicious digital breach in 2022 exposed the inadequacies in the firm’s security measures. The leaked information …
The UKFIU has published three new SARs best practice guides on: using the SAR Portal submitting a SAR understanding defences against money laundering (DAMLs) and defences against terrorist financing (DATFs) Read the updated SAR guidance. This guidance …
Limited liability partnerships tax dropped The chancellor has listened to our members’ concerns and will not impose a damaging tax on limited liability partnerships (LLP). There was speculation in the media that the chancellor may use the autumn budget on …
Call for action on wills reform Read our call for urgent action to modernise wills and discover why government inaction risks leaving people’s final wishes unprotected. Constitution Committee publishes major rule of law report The House of Lords …
2026 St David’s Day Celebration in Wales We will host our St David’s Day Celebration at National Museum Cardiff on 26 February 2026. The celebration will bring together Wales’ legal community for a unique opportunity to connect with peers, hear from …
Get Involved We have launched a volunteering programme to allow more of our members to directly feed into our work. Our Get Involved initiative provides flexible opportunities to align our member support, government engagement and more with the realities …
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