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| Oct 22, 2026 | Lawyers warned they carry the can for juniors using AI | Lawyers have been warned they remain accountable for supervising AI use within their law firm, particularly when junior employees are operating the technology.
The Law Society, an independent body that represents solicitors in England and W... |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Post Office former senior lawyer slammed over remote Tribunal request | The Post Office’s former general counsel is “putting her own convenience” first by filing an application to appear remotely from Australia for a Tribunal hearing over alleged misconduct during the Horizon IT Scandal, the legal regulator cou... |
| Sep 15, 2026 | FCA bans former law firm owner for misusing £28m of client money | The financial watchdog has banned the former owner of London-based law firm Kingly Solicitors from working in financial services after finding he allowed £28m of client money to be misused.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Tues... |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Lawyer struck off for using fake AI evidence in his own disciplinary case | An immigration lawyer who was referred to a Tribunal after a criminal conviction has been struck off after using AI-generated evidence as part of his own defence.
Abhishek Kumar, 41, a registered foreign lawyer, was referred to the Solicito... |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Watchdog takes aim at lawyers blaming juniors for AI blunders | The legal watchdog has called out lawyers responsible for supervising junior staff when false AI-generated citations are put forward to the courts, as senior lawyers “remain accountable” for juniors.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority, the... |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Motor finance war of words heats up as City watchdog blasts law firm’s motives | A blistering war of words has broken out between the City watchdog and the firms leading the consumer legal challenge to its £9bn motor finance scheme.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has urged the Upper Tribunal to throw out the case... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Two solicitors linked to Post Office scandal charged with misconduct | Two solicitors have been charged with alleged misconduct in relation to the Horizon IT scandal and have been referred to The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the legal regulator for English and We... |
| Jun 22, 2026 | ‘Landmark moment’ – AI law firm wins its first-ever court battle | In a global legal first, an AI-powered law firm that has regulatory approval has won its first court trial.
Garfield AI, the world’s first AI law firm authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), has just been succ... |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Kennedys tops £450m global revenue as Middle East conflict helps drive growth | Law firm Kennedys has reported its 12th consecutive year of growth, surpassing £450m for the first time, with the Middle East conflict partly driving revenue.
The City-headquartered firm, which specialises in advising the insurance sector, ... |
| May 28, 2026 | Pinsent Masons is not the only City law firm walking a dangerous AI tightrope | A junior lawyer at Pinsent Masons used AI to draft misleading emails for a High Court case, highlighting how generational attitudes and lack of training risk new mistakes as law firms rush to adopt new technology, writes Maria Ward-Brennan.... |
| May 26, 2026 | Top City law firm slammed for ‘misleading’ AI letters sent to court | A well-known London-headquartered law firm has been criticised by a High Court judge after a lawyer sent the court AI-generated letters containing false legal information.
A judgment handed down on 22 May found a junior solicitor at Pinsent... |
| May 21, 2026 | Lawyers say fee hikes punishes profession for regulator blunders | The legal watchdog plans to raise its funding by increasing lawyer fees to address past shortfalls, but the legal profession is frustrated, arguing they are being forced to pay for the regulator’s own failures and legacy issues, writes Mari... |
| May 6, 2026 | City watchdog eyes new laws for claimant firms accused of ‘harm’ | The City watchdog has threatened enforcement action and new laws to impose “stronger compensation mechanisms” against the claims management market, including law firms that cause harm.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a fr... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | ‘Ambulance chasers’ in the crosshairs as claims industry faces scrutiny | As London’s legal scene gets more litigious, creeping closer to the American ‘sue everything’ culture, so-called ambulance chasing claims firms are starting to appear in the headlines – for the wrong reasons.
The Financial Conduct Authority... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Motor finance compensation scheme set to fuel even more legal action | The City watchdog has revealed its long-awaited motor finance redress scheme, but despite the bill for lenders coming in lower than predicted the scandal is not going away any time soon, as further legal action is expected.
After a 2024 leg... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Men taking parental leave holds the key to women’s advancement at law firms | In recent years, leading law firms have made concerted efforts to improve gender diversity in their ranks, but when it comes to real power, progress remains insufficient.
Many of the top law firms have set targets for partnerships and leade... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Accountancy firms lag behind legal firms in gender equality at top level | The UK accountancy sector is lagging in diversifying its leadership, with only half of firms having at least one woman at the board or partnership level.
According to data exclusively shared with City AM by Lubbock Fine, UK accountancy firm... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | The £1bn company with no staff? Why AI is a gift to Britain’s small businesses | With branding built on Canva, market research synthesised in seconds or client decks as slick as McKinsey’s, could we say now that for the first time, a five-person firm can present like a 50-person one, and potentially undercut and outmano... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Legal accounts controversy: Who should fund the broken justice system? | First, the government tried to go after the LLPs, but that failed. Now its eyes are on law firms’ client accounts under the narrative that it will be used to help the crumbling justice system, but lawyers are seeing it as just another tax r... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Immigration law firm put up for sale on insolvency market amid visa crackdown | A London law firm specialising in immigration services has been put up for sale on an insolvency marketplace in an early sign the government’s crackdown on visas has sparked a slump in applications.
Woolwich-based A Vincent Solicitors, whic... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | FCA to take control of anti-money laundering supervision of professional service firms in major reform | The government’s reform of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing supervision will significantly change and diminish the roles of the legal regulator and HMRC.
Today, the Treasury revealed the outcome of its consultation on r... |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Who’s really running a court case? The legal ruling that’s raising eyebrows | Each year, courts hand down hundreds of thousands of judgments. While many are significant only to the parties involved, occasionally a decision sends ripples much further afield.
A prime example happened last October, when the Court of App... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Regulators target motor finance CMCs amid redress costs concern | The Financial Conduct Authority is teaming up with a fleet of regulators to crackdown on misleading claims firms in the motor finance saga – even as the sector’s displeasure on the redress scheme rumbles on.
The City watchdog will join the ... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | FCA launches £1 million campaign to raise awareness of motor finance compensation scheme | The FCA is launching a £1 million campaign, letting motor finance customers know they don’t need to use a claims management company (CMC) or law firm to access an industry-wide compensation scheme the regulator is proposing.
As part of the ... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | FCA Unleashes Campaign Against Motor Finance Claim Fees | The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) initiated a £1 million campaign. It informs motor finance customers. A proposed compensation scheme is underway. Crucially, consumers need not use claims management companies (CMCs) or law firms. These ... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | FCA launches £1 million campaign to raise awareness of motor finance compensation scheme | The FCA is launching a £1 million campaign, letting motor finance customers know they don’t need to use a claims management company (CMC) or law firm to access an industry-wide compensation scheme the regulator is proposing.
As part of the ... |
| Aug 26, 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... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Private equity circles the legal market, but not all firms are viable for investment boost | It is no surprise that law firms have become a new target of interest for private equity firms. The legal sector is a significant moneymaker, expected to grow to £51.9bn by 2025.
Private equity firms are drawn to businesses that have strong... |
| May 15, 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... |
| May 15, 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... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | The Shifting Sands of UK Regulation and Employment Data | In the UK, the landscape of employment data and financial regulation is undergoing a seismic shift. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is grappling with challenges that threaten the integrity of its Labour Force Survey (LFS). Meanwhil... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Nikhil Rathi reappointed FCA chief | Nikhil Rathi will be chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for another five years, leading it on its new directive from the government to slash unnecessary and duplicated regulation, the Chancellor has confirmed.
Rathi—a ... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Law firms are not taking cybersecurity seriously enough | Cybercriminals love law firms; the sheer amount of sensitive information they hold on clients makes them a goldmine for scammers.
Unsurprisingly, endless reports state that law firms are the key targets.
The sector was named the worst-perfo... |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Updated SQE Revision Notes and Practice Questions for 2025 | Share
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Brigitte’s Notes has released updated study notes and mock questions for SQE1 designed to help candidates prepare for the 2025 Solicitors Qualifying Examination (“SQE”). These materials include detailed updates... |
| Nov 20, 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 ... |
| Jul 2, 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... |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 10 Must Have SQE Study Materials [Free Mock Included] | Share
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Are you an aspiring solicitor in England and Wales looking for SQE study material? This guide provides an exhaustive list of the 10 most essential Study materials you need to pass the SQE1 and SQE2 exams in 202... |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Cybersecurity Advice for Law Firms From Arctic Wolf’s Dan Schiappa | Dan Schiappa, the chief product officer at cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf, hasn’t seen the global cyber landscape change over the years so much as he’s seen it metamorphose. And, despite defenders’ continued work in thwarting and responding... |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Why Do So Many Women Leave Law Careers? | I'm the Founder & CEO of Stephenson Law, a forward-thinking, innovative law firm which puts people at the heart of everything it does. |
| Jul 23, 2019 | Woodfines rises above national average for gender in the legal profession | Woodfines rises above national average for gender in the legal profession
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The number of women entering the legal profession has been steadily increasing over the past 50 years. According to the SRA, on average, women make up 48% ... |
| Oct 5, 2015 | Non-disparagement clauses vs. your right to leave negative reviews online | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
Last month, the U.S. took a big step toward safeg... |
| Oct 5, 2015 | Non-disparagement clauses vs. your right to leave negative reviews online | Last month, the U.S. took a big step toward safeguarding consumers’ right to leave honest online reviews without fear of retribution. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Brian Schatz (D-HI), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) introduced S. 2044, which will... |
| May 29, 2009 | ACS:Law Anti-Piracy Lawyers Are Copyright Infringers | We recently reported that ACS:Law appear to have taken up where notorious UK lawyers Davenport Lyons left off, sending threatening letters to alleged BitTorrent and eDonkey copyright infringers demanding payment of hundreds of pounds or fac... |
