22 October 2026
Private client market report: More revenue, fewer firms
The private client market continues to grow, hitting £3.2bn this year, despite the number of law firms in it falling by 12% over the past five years, according to new research.
22 October 2026
Law Society: You may sometimes need client consent to use AI
Law firms may need client consent to use AI in some situations, while those charging on a time basis “should not bill for the time that a task would have taken had AI not been used”.
22 October 2026
Split over need for new top band in guideline hourly rates
The working group charged with introducing a new higher band to the guideline hourly rates for heavyweight commercial work is split over whether it is needed.
22 October 2026
Lawyers to be paid £12m out of £260m Google claim settlement
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has approved the £260m settlement of a claim against Google that will see the class representative’s lawyers paid £12m, 32% less than they are due.
