Company & Commercial
Loss adjuster’s law firm makes first acquisition in growth push
A law firm owned by a major loss adjusting business has made its first acquisition as it ramps up what has already been an expansive 18 months.
No fiduciary relationship between solicitor and start-up investor
There was no fiduciary relationship between a solicitor acting for a start-up and its majority shareholders, and an investor in the company, the High Court has ruled.
City firm sets out which types of client it will not act for
The founder of a City law firm specialising in employment and commercial disputes has described how it declines to pitch for work with clients deemed “controversial or ineligible”.
Legal market to grow “in all areas” as PE extends reach
The legal services market will grow across all practice areas in 2026 for the first time since Covid, researchers have predicte, while a growing private equity presence is “a continuing theme”.
Law firm offers SMEs £17.50 AI contract reviews
A business law firm is offering SMEs contract reviews conducted entirely by artificial intelligence, costing just £17.50 for simple agreements.
Lawyers call on Law Commission to confirm new crypto approach
A coalition of 11 law firms has called on the Law Commission to confirm a provisional conclusion on the approach courts should take on jurisdiction and crypto-assets.
Practising barrister named a tax avoidance promoter in HMRC first
A practising barrister has for the first time been added to HM Revenue & Customs’ list of tax avoidance promoters.
Solicitors condemn HMRC plans for “deemed waiver” of privilege
Solicitors have condemned plans by HMRC to introduce a “deemed waiver” of privilege where tax avoidance scheme are marketed as being supported by a legal opinion.
Law firms look to offer clients AI assurance services
Law firms are in the race to offer companies artificial intelligence (AI) assurance services, according to a specialist AI and data lawyer.
Law firm to pay 10% of commercial fees into social justice fund
A well-known London law firm has launched a fund to receive 10% of the firm’s fees from non-contentious commercial work and then hand over the money to two legal charities.
Blog
The SRA needs to admit it got it wrong about SLAPPs
The High Court judgment in Ashley Hurst v SRA in January raises serious questions about the regulator’s approach to allegations of SLAPP-like behaviour.
Why menopause support belongs on every law firm’s agenda
Progression in the law slows significantly as women approach senior leadership. Most will be at the height of their careers around the average age menopause symptoms begin.
Law firms need to go beyond document checks
At the root of every failed compliance review is a familiar phrase: a calm assertion of “but we did a document check”.
