20 August 2026
Menon speaks out over “chilling” contempt prosecution
The KC facing contempt of court proceedings for his closing speech has broken his silence to warn about the “chilling effect” his case is having on criminal defence lawyers.
20 August 2026
PE-backed group set for further acquisitions after refinancing
Lawfront, the private equity-backed group leading the ‘buy and build’ movement in the legal market, has completed a refinancing round that has nearly doubled its funding.
20 August 2026
City solicitor struck off for fraudulent bike insurance claim
A young City solicitor has been struck off for making a fraudulent insurance claim after his £1,700 bike was stolen during a house move.
20 August 2026
Heads of terms stage “too early” to tell SRA about mergers
Law firms should not have to tell the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) about upcoming M&A activity as early as the heads of terms stage, advisers have argued.
