20 March 2026
Private equity house invests in two law firms in quick succession
A private equity house has acquired stakes in two law firms in quick succession – one specialising in conveyancing and the other in private prosecutions.
20 March 2026
ATE insurer settles action over failed consumer claims for £48.5m
Legal expenses insurer AmTrust has paid £48.5m to settle a claim brought by the disbursement funder owed money following the collapse of Pure Legal and High Street Solicitors.
20 March 2026
Irwin Mitchell sells off £10m debt recovery business
Irwin Mitchell is selling its debt recovery business as it focuses on core legal services, kicking off the latest round of law firm deals.
20 March 2026
Solicitor fails in challenge to suspension over litigation misconduct
The High Court has rejected an appeal by a solicitor suspended for a year for engaging in “persistent, abusive litigation conduct”.
