22 October 2026
SRA pushes “proactive supervision” as it mulls compliance role reform
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is to focus on proactive supervision of higher-risk law firms as it considers changes to its compliance officer rules.
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.
