2 October 2026
PE-backed firm’s second big deal in a fortnight leads latest M&A
Private equity-backed Canford Law has made it second major acquisition in a fortnight, with the deals doubling its size nationally amid a host of other M&A announcements.
2 October 2026
Birss eyes page limit for litigants in person to state their case
A strict page limit on outlining the case would help judges struggling to cope with litigants in person using AI to draft their claims, the incoming Master of the Rolls has suggested.
2 October 2026
‘Hero’ solicitor to campaign on for paid miscarriage leave
A solicitor who campaigned successfully for couples who experience a miscarriage to have two weeks of unpaid leave has said she will continue until it becomes paid.
2 October 2026
LSB ditches plan to up pressure on regulators over diversity
The Legal Services Board has unexpectedly ditched plans that would have increased pressure on regulators to improve diversity in the profession.
