3 June 2026
“The clock is ticking”: PE investment in law down but deal volume up
Private equity invested an estimated £250m into UK law firms last year and around £80m so far this – compared to the record £534m of 2024 – but deal volume is up sharply.
3 June 2026
Midlands law firm makes latest acquisition since taking PE
Black Country law firm Higgs has made its second acquisition since being bought by private equity last year.
3 June 2026
CLC warns of “regulatory blind spots” on referral fees
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has warned of the risk of “regulatory blind spots” after a review of referral fees revealed shortcomings in firms documenting arrangements.
3 June 2026
HMRC finally explains when conveyancers should register as tax advisers
HM Revenue & Customs has finally issued detailed guidance on when conveyancers need to register with it as tax advisers.
