We are committed to engaging with conveyancing professionals in England and Wales in the coming months to discuss issues relating to the new edition of the TA6 form. We want to hear from you if you're a solicitor, licensed conveyancer or other …
1. The result On Thursday 4 July, after six weeks of campaigning, Britain headed to the polls to elect a new parliament, and with it the prime minister and government. As polls closed, Sky News’ exit poll indicated a historic victory for Labour, with the …
Legal Heroes presents an opportunity to honour solicitors who have significantly improved the lives of others, their local communities, and society over the past two years. It's a chance to applaud those who have made a lasting and meaningful impact, …
Join a free workshop to: feel more confident about applying prepare for the process hear from judges about their experiences The 2024 course consists of two half-day workshops, taking place as a virtual, judge-led discussion group: led by a former Judicial …
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) consultation sets out that proposed individual contributions to the fund will rise from £30 in 2023-2024 to £90 in 2024/25. For firms, proposed contributions will rise from £660 to £2,220. Our view “The …
This report enables you to compare your firm’s performance to your peers on key firm income and expenditure measures. Complete the survey before Monday 15 July and you’ll also be entered into a prize draw for a lavish hamper. Written and produced by the …
Why join the Gazette Reader Panel Robust, relevant research can help drive good business decisions. We want to give you the opportunity to share your own insight, experiences and learn from others within the profession. You will gain insider knowledge …
Everyone has the right to a fair trial. Each year in June, we join with international bar associations and human rights groups to recognise International Fair Trial Day. On 14 June, legal professionals, journalists, academics and civil society …
A record number of international parties appeared before the London Commercial Courts (LCC) between April 2023 to March 2024, according to Portland’s latest Commercial Courts report. International parties comprised 64% of all litigants before the courts in …
One thing you need to do Have your say on our practising certificate consultation We want to hear from our members and your views will directly feed into the work we take forward on your behalf. Take our 10-minute survey by May 24 and be entered for a …
One thing you need to do We recently updated our legal aid desert maps, highlighting how years of underfunding continue to cause practitioners to leave the sector. Our research shows 85% of the population do not have access to a local welfare solicitor and …
One thing you need to do Read our Building Safety Act 2022 guide. Our new one-stop-shop gives solicitors the confidence they need to make sense of the legislation, including issues such as remediation for tall buildings affected by fire safety issues and …
As part of a new pilot, the government have made millions available in funding for SMEs to pay for skills-based training in AI technology. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced a new funded pilot scheme to help small …
Has the Law Society responded to PLAG? Statement on behalf of the Law Society Council: The Home Buying and Selling Process For many members of the public, conveyancing solicitors are the face of the legal profession. They play a vital role in helping …
The Rome Bar Association (RBA) has launched an exchange programme with English and Welsh solicitors and firms, known as the International Law Firms Exchange. We have a Memorandum of Understanding with the RBA aimed at — among other things — at exchanging …
Background The updated form includes the information the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) says should be disclosed on property listings in its material information in property listings (sales) guidance. This guidance is …
A range of support packages are now available as part of a £1.8 million accelerator project, Technology in Professional Services (TiPS), led by Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), working with Oxford Brookes University and Hyperscale Group …
Brett Dixon will become our next deputy vice president. He will take office in October 2024, then go on to become vice president in 2025 and president of the Law Society in 2026. Brett was admitted as a solicitor in 1999, holds Higher Rights of Audience in …
The safety of our members is paramount and we welcome the changes that HMCTS has introduced as a result. Professional users of Stratford Magistrates’ Court, including solicitors, will no longer be subject to an enhanced search, which should provide a …
Everyone has the right to fair trial. Without a fair trial, every individual risks becoming the victim of a miscarriage of justice, either as an innocent suspect wrongly convicted, or as a victim unable to secure justice for a wrong perpetrated against …
