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Why car hire claims are surging in the UK – and what it means for accident victims in 2026

26 May 2026

A courtesy car is a short-term loan vehicle usually provided by a repairer while your car is in the workshop. A credit hire vehicle is a like-for-like replacement supplied on credit after a non-fault crash, with the hire costs later claimed from the responsible party. Knowing the difference can protect you from surprise bills and help you recover the right compensation.


BigHand and Ayora partner to bring AI-Powered intelligence to legal pricing and budgeting

26 May 2026

Strategic integration combines BigHand Matter Pricing & Budgeting with Ayora’s AI and data enrichment capabilities to help law firms improve pricing transparency, profitability and commercial decision-making.


Assistance in discovering wills of a serial will writer

22 May 2026

The National Will Register’s will search continues to successfully assist various stakeholders within the wills and probate industry.


Weightmans rolls out Clio Operate firmwide

21 May 2026

UK-based large law firm, Weightmans LLP, adopts Clio Operate, signalling a shift toward workflow-driven legal infrastructure


iManage unveils next evolution of platform at ConnectLive 2026

21 May 2026

Company unveils the next evolution of the iManage platform, advancing the secure, governed foundation where organisations’ knowledge, context, and expertise can be safely harnessed for agentic AI


John Barkers Solicitors delivers growth with OneAdvanced

20 May 2026

After more than 20 years of partnership, John Barkers Solicitors and OneAdvanced continue to grow together, adapting to the evolving demands of the legal sector.


Express Chambers appoints chief clerk as wider Express group continues to grow

20 May 2026

Following on from the launch of Express Chambers, the advocacy arm of Express Solicitors, a new Chief Clerk has been appointed to help manage and grow the department.


DSW launches legal arm with appointment of new MD

20 May 2026

Dow Schofield Watts (DSW) has expanded its legal offering with the launch of a dedicated new division, DSW Legal, spearheaded by James Mallender, who has been appointed Managing Director.


Brabners welcomes new Head of Corporate for next phase of team growth

20 May 2026

Brabners has appointed corporate partner Ruth Hargreaves as its new Head of Corporate, following a strong 12 months for the team, during which it advised on more than £762m worth of deals.


A storm in an SDLT cup?

20 May 2026

With HMRC’s new registration regime opening from 18 May, confusion has been circulating across the conveyancing sector about what the new SDLT tax adviser registration really means in practice.

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Source of funds is where AML really gets tested

It’s a familiar story: a PDF of a bank statement lands in your inbox, your client leaves a cursory note explaining what some of the transactions mean, and you close the file.


Firms need to move faster on AI pricing

Law firms are trying to rethink pricing while still operating on business models fundamentally built around time.


The overlooked hate crime reform in Crime & Policing Act

Reforms introduced by the Crime and Policing Act 2026 mark a significant development in hate crime law in England and Wales, recognising hostility related to sex as an aggravated offence.


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