| Date | Title | Description |
| 09.09.2025 | 9 amazing things to do in London this September (while the sun still shines) | Delightfully, the good weather seems to be turning into an Indian Summer, with the promise of balmy September evenings as the nights draw in.
There are still plenty of ways to enjoy being outdoors this month, as the capital eeks the last ou... |
| 08.09.2025 | Harman review: “Career-limiting or career-ending” sanctions needed for bully judges and predatory barristers | A damning report by Harriet Harman KC has found the Bar does “not always” uphold its high standards when it comes to bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment.
Harman, chair of the Independent Review, stated in her 128-page report on the ... |
| 04.09.2025 | Best Family and Inheritance Lawyer | Share
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| 26.08.2025 | Think twice before you take legal advice from AI | AI can help make legal support accessible, but it can also be dangerous. Could a regulated AI tool akin to the NHS 111 service be the answer? Richard Atkinson thinks so
Following recent cases involving the use of AI, the High Court has warn... |
| 21.07.2025 | Westminster update: legal aid and court capacity debated in Renters' Rights Bill | Leveson review: criminal courts backlog
Sir Brian Leveson's independent review highlights why urgent reform and investment are vital to fixing the criminal courts backlog and restoring timely access to justice.
Read our response to the Leve... |
| 01.07.2025 | Westminster update: legal services at heart of Industrial Strategy | Law Society celebrates 200 years
On Monday 23 June, our bicentenary celebrations reached London.
We celebrated our profession's rich history, with contributions from the solicitor general and more. Legal services placed at heart of Industri... |
| 24.06.2025 | Law Society calls on government to launch free AI legal tool | A legal association has called on the government to create a free AI tool similar to NHS 111 in order to help people understand legal issues and restore trust in the justice system.
Only one in six (16 per cent) adults believe the justice s... |
| 12.06.2025 | Law isn’t like other professions; misusing AI may put lawyers in jail | The legal sector has been slapped with the reality that when AI goes wrong, they will be liable for it, and not just financially or reputationally, but to the extent that a misuse might also cost them their freedom.
Last Friday two High Cou... |
| 11.06.2025 | The Future of Retail: Insights from NRF 2025 APAC | The retail landscape is shifting. NRF 2025: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific, held in Singapore, was a beacon of innovation and collaboration. With 9,500 registrations from over 72 countries, the event showcased the vibrant pulse of the retai... |
| 09.06.2025 | What Invest 2035 will mean for UK professional services | When the UK government announces its Invest 2035 on Wednesday, law and professional services are set be a key component of its 10-year growth plan.
The consultation was launched on 14 October by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) a... |
| 21.05.2025 | Westminster update: lord chancellor announces new prison capacity measures | In-house ethics framework
We have released an in-house ethics framework aimed at complementing the Solicitors Regulation Authority's guidance to ensure our members are equipped for the ever-evolving landscape of increasingly complex cases. ... |
| 16.05.2025 | Navigating the Brexit Crossroads: A New Chapter for UK-EU Relations | The UK and EU are at a pivotal moment. As leaders prepare for a summit in London, the air is thick with anticipation. This meeting is not just another routine review; it’s a chance to redefine a relationship strained by Brexit. The stakes a... |
| 16.05.2025 | Starmer seeks UK-EU ‘reset’ – is another Brexit row looming? | Ongoing talks between the UK and the EU will come to a head at a summit in London on Monday, as the government seeks a post-Brexit “reset” of relations.
The talks have come about as part of a routine five year review of the UK-EU trade and ... |
| 15.05.2025 | The Legal Landscape: Navigating AI, Ethics, and Employment in Law | The legal world is changing. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept; it’s here, reshaping how law firms operate. The adoption of AI in legal services is akin to a tidal wave, sweeping through the industry. Yet, with thi... |
| 15.05.2025 | Legal tech this, AI law firm that: But what about jobs and trust? | AI is the talk of the town, and with businesses jumping on the bandwagon for fear of being left behind, the legal sector is no different. However, the scepticism wafting around is there for a reason.
Until now, law firms and professional se... |
| 14.05.2025 | To be useful to business, in-house lawyers must be critical | An in-house lawyer can be a business’s best friend, but only if they’re willing to be critical, writes Dr Jim Baxter
In-house solicitors are at the heart of a business’s risk management strategy, providing critical advice on legal, commerci... |
| 29.04.2025 | New powers to tackle fake immigration lawyers ‘unworkable in practice’ | New powers outlined in a government Bill to crack down on fake immigration ‘lawyers’ have received a mixed reaction, with the head of the Law Society calling the approach a “positive step” but one that will be “unworkable in practice”.
The ... |
| 15.04.2025 | Britain’s lawyers need a UK-EU reset | Resetting the UK-EU relationship is needed to remove barriers for our lawyers, writes Law Society president Richard Atkinson
With the 2026 review of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) on the horizon, now is the key moment to im... |
| 10.04.2025 | Parliamentary briefing: Illegal Migration Bill - second reading | We prepared a briefing that outlined our view of on the Illegal Migration Bill for the second reading, which took place on 10 May.
The Bill brings forward a range of comprehensive restrictions on asylum claims from those arriving in the UK ... |
| 07.04.2025 | India opens up to English and Welsh solicitors and law firms | This historic development follows decades of campaigning by the Law Society of England and Wales, most recently through a visit to India by president Lubna Shuja and our international team in March to discuss these matters with the Bar Coun... |
| 27.03.2025 | Westminster update: lord chancellor celebrates 200 years of the Law Society | New approach to TA6 forms
We have announced a new two-form approach following an extensive consultation about the TA6 forms used in property transactions.
Our vice president Mark Evans said: “We have learnt a lot through the consultation pr... |
| 07.03.2025 | Westminster update: lady chief justice on investing in the rule of law | SRA proposals to remove client accounts
Read our response to the SRA's proposals to remove client accounts.
We have warned against the proposal to move towards third-party managed accounts in our response to the SRA’s consultation on client... |
| 17.02.2025 | Westminster update: Law Society calls for wider consultation on Assisted Dying Bill | Reforms to conveyancing processes
Find out more about the government's plans to modernise and digitalise conveyancing processes.
We welcome efforts to improve the homebuying and selling process for solicitors but continue to highlight that ... |
| 12.02.2025 | Fighting for equality under the law: celebrating Pride 2023 | Why is Pride important?
Our president, Lubna Shuja said:
“We have got so many solicitors and lawyers who are from an LGBTQ+ background and they are doing tremendous work to make sure that we are upholding the rule of law and supporting thos... |
| 07.02.2025 | Westminster update: Law Society mental health amendment debated | Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill
Read our response to the new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.
Our president Richard Atkinson welcomes the government's moves to repeal the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) A... |
| 16.01.2025 | TA6 Property information form (5th edition) (2024) – consultation update | Background
We’ve been working with independent research agency 2CV to gather views on the new edition of the TA6 form.
From August to December 2024, 2CV carried out surveys, interviews, focus groups and workshops with our conveyancing membe... |
| 02.01.2025 | Bringing the courtroom to the classroom | Do you remember your first encounter with the law?
Engaging with the law and increasing knowledge of the legal system allows young people to develop skills that let them participate as active citizens in society.
Yet all too often, these op... |
| 04.12.2024 | Tender for civil legal aid contracts reopens | In a change to the previous tender process, organisations will be able to apply at any time during the term of the 2024 standard civil contract.
This contract is currently set to expire on 31 August 2025 but can be extended by up to 36 mont... |
| 02.12.2024 | Westminster update: first investment in civil legal aid for 30 years | One thing you need to do
The Ministry of Justice has announced a £30 million investment in housing and immigration legal aid. This represents the first increase in funding in nearly 30 years.
We welcome this first step and outline our views... |
| 20.11.2024 | “Inadequate” risk assessments put firms at risk of regulatory action | Over the last 12 months, the SRA has doubled its engagement with firms, with 254 inspections and 258 desk-based reviews between April 2023 and April 2024.
This means the chance of being audited by the SRA is increasing.
Over three-quarters ... |
| 18.11.2024 | Westminster update: new funding for legal aid | One thing you need to do
Have your say and take part in our 10-minute annual member survey
We want to hear from you to understand your awareness and perception of the Law Society’s activities and what we could do to support solicitors bette... |
| 11.11.2024 | Westminster update: Badenoch wins Conservative leadership race | One thing you need to do
Read our response to the independent review of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s handling of the Axiom Ince fallout, commissioned by the Legal Services Board, which reveals a catalogue of errors and missed oppor... |
| 29.10.2024 | Independent review finds SRA handling of Axiom Ince inadequate and ineffective | By the time the SRA finally intervened in October 2023, around £64 million had been taken from Axiom Ince’s client accounts.
The LSB – the oversight regulator for legal services in England and Wales – commissioned an independent review in t... |
| 14.10.2024 | Westminster update: Conservative leadership race | One thing you need to do
Join the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Legal and Constitutional Affairs' evidence session on Wednesday 16 October at 12.30pm to 1.30pm to discuss the Labour government’s justice policies.
MPs from different parti... |
| 07.10.2024 | New government fails to show it’s serious about criminal justice | After nearly 100 days since coming into office, the new government has:
“We have been banging on their door asking the new government how it will respond to our judicial review and when criminal legal aid will get the increases it needs,” s... |
| 01.10.2024 | Reclaiming narratives – Black History Month 2024 | Throughout October, we’ll shine a spotlight on the stories of black solicitors, acknowledging and appreciating their contributions to the profession and wider society.
We’ll share resources to empower and educate our members on how we can c... |
| 16.09.2024 | Westminster update: new select committee chairs elected | One thing you need to do
With all major political parties holding their annual party conferences soon, we are hosting various events with prominent political stakeholders to promote solicitors and the wider profession:
justice on the rocks ... |
| 10.09.2024 | Attend our annual general meeting 2024 | Our 2024 AGM will take place on Wednesday 9 October at 2pm.
The meeting will be hybrid, in person in London or online, and all Law Society members are invited to attend.
To register to attend, you’ll need to complete the registration form.
... |
| 10.09.2024 | Global position of English law: International Data Insights 2024 | English law and the quality of dispute resolution in England and Wales underpins international trade and investment in the UK, the second largest legal market in the world.
Our research examines the performance of the UK’s main dispute reso... |
| 22.07.2024 | Westminster update: 40 bills announced in king's speech | One thing you need to do
Read our response to the king’s speech, which announced a number of bills relevant to the legal profession on issues such as crime and justice, immigration, employment and mental health. What you need to know 1. Kin... |
| 19.07.2024 | Your questions answered about the special general meeting | Why has an SGM been called?
You can explore why an SGM has been called and what the Law Society response is by reading our SGM notice and Council statement. When will the SGM take place?
The SGM will take place on Tuesday 23 July at 2pm.
Me... |
| 04.07.2024 | Becoming a judge – free workshops for Black, Asian and ethnic minority lawyers | 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... |
| 02.07.2024 | Compensation Fund levy: serious concerns about proposed rise | 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 vie... |
| 20.06.2024 | Westminster update: 'growing case for review' of Legal Services Act | 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 en... |
| 20.06.2024 | Westminster update: government announces amendments to leasehold bill | 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 welfa... |
| 20.06.2024 | Westminster update: Lords continue to speak against Rwanda Bill | 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 saf... |
| 14.06.2024 | Material information included in TA6 Property Information Form | 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.
Th... |
| 15.05.2024 | Court delays return as emergency measures are deployed to stem prison overcrowding | The legal sector was thrown into a state of chaos and confusion this morning after the government deployed emergency measures to delay court cases in response to prison and police cell overcrowding.
The government measures, known as ‘Operat... |
| 24.04.2024 | How AI will shape the future of the legal industry | The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) announced a £6.4 million grant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to invest in AI-technology skills-based training. This development is the latest in a string of AI fun... |
| 14.02.2023 | UK Authorities Conduct First Crackdown on Illegal Crypto ATMs, Watchdog Issues Warning | John Lopez, Tech Times 14 February 2023, 02:02 pm
In what is being called the UK's first crackdown on illegally operating crypto ATMs, police raided five places in Leeds, a district in West Yorkshire. These places were thought to have machi... |
| 22.10.2021 | Why it’s time to turn your contracting policies into a digitised risk playbook | Why it’s time to turn your contracting policies into a digitised risk playbook
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Add speed, consistency, and transparency into your contract negotiations.
ThoughtRiver writes: The problems with informal contracting policies
As an i... |
| 15.10.2020 | Billionaires Worth Over $35 Billion Could Be Locked Out Of Europe As Cyprus Finally Suspends ‘Golden Passport’ Schemes | A protester holds a placard during an anti-corruption demonstration on October 14, 2020 in Nicosia, ... [+] CyprusGetty Images |
| 03.09.2020 | Почему юристы не станут цифровыми в ближайшем будущем | И что с этим делать им самим и всем остальным.
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Most credit card fraud takes place online or over the phone. It’s not the cards that are stolen, but the details. The Australian Payments Network finds details alone are used to amass... |
| 11.08.2015 | Taylor Wessing makes shortlist for Law Society Excellence Awards 2015 | Taylor Wessing makes shortlist for Law Society Excellence Awards 2015
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The brightest stars of the world’s greatest legal profession have been announced by the Law Society, including Taylor Wessing LLP, which has an office in Cambr... |
| 13.07.2015 | IP Series #2: Patent Pending | This article was originally posted on the Tech City UK website.
This is the second in our series of informative pieces on Intellectual Property to help startups who may be confused about what IP means for their business and how to navigate... |
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