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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.


Podcast explores what makes a law firm worth buying in a changing legal market

19 May 2026

As private equity interest in the legal sector continues to grow, episode 32 features Abby Winkworth, who shares practical insight into what drives value in modern law firms and what it takes to build a scalable, investable business.


Fixed recoverable costs in professional negligence claims: Making earlier calls

19 May 2026

For claimant solicitors, the margin for exploratory investigation is narrower and early funding decisions carry greater weight. The emphasis is now on disciplined evaluation, realistic modelling and timely risk management.


The ILFM supports Legal Cashier Day 2026

15 May 2026

The ILFM has long-championed the fact that every law firm runs on the expertise of people who rarely get the recognition they deserve.


iManage MCP Server is now available to connect governed knowledge to the broader AI ecosystem

15 May 2026

Governed, auditable access to iManage content for AI replaces fragmented custom integrations, eliminates vendor lock-in, and keeps sensitive knowledge secure inside the iManage platform


One onboarding platform, not five

14 May 2026

As law firms grow, they often find themselves building a tech stack from a patchwork of different platforms and solutions from dozens of vendors.


Temple Legal Protection unveils new corporate identity and website to reflect next stage of growth

13 May 2026

Temple Legal Protection has launched a new corporate identity and website, bringing a clearer and more consistent approach to how it presents its services to clients and partners.

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