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SSB report: What went wrong and how to avoid a repeat
We summarise the key findings of the Carson McDowell report into the SRA’s handling of SSB and the recommendations it makes to avoid a repeat.
SSB report: The timeline of missed opportunities
At the heart of the report into the SRA’s handling of SSB Law is the argument that the regulator missed opportunities to act earlier. This is what happened and when.
Abuse survivors “should get legal aid to tackle SLAPPs”
Survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in the UK should get legal aid to defend themselves against SLAPPs, a report has argued, calling also for more action by legal regulators.
Ban for trainee lawyer who helped fugitive brother flee UK
A trainee property lawyer who helped her brother flee the country so he could avoid prosecution for murder has been disqualified from working for law firms.
Change CAT settlement rules so residual damages “must go to charity”
Competition Appeal Tribunal rules need to change so that a portion of unclaimed damages from collective actions go to charity when cases settle.
“AI has its limits”, tribunal tells ex-Axiom Ince employee
Artificial intelligence “has its limitations”, an employment tribunal judge has told a man who used it in a claim against collapsed law firm Axiom Ince.
Court of Appeal keeps lawyer’s harassment claim against old firm alive
The Court of Appeal has given a lawyer the green light to challenge a decision to strike out his harassment claim against his former law firm.
PE-backed law firm expands referral network across country
An expanding West Midlands law firm, acquired this time last year by a private equity house, is to expand its referral service for smaller firms across the country.
Head of family law cleared of serious wrongdoing over decree nisi
A senior family lawyer has been cleared of dishonesty and lack of integrity over an application for a decree nisi that was not made and remained outstanding for a year.
Legal tech investment hits record level in 2025
Investment in UK legal tech has surged to a record level this year, with £117m raised by 27 companies in the first six months – close to the total for the whole of 2024, according to LawtechUK.
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The importance of benchmarking reports – and lessons on profitability
Regional firms reported the largest revenue growth this year (12%), outpacing their City counterparts. Yet many are not converting that growth into profitability.
Fixed recoverable costs: Sacrificing justice for predictability?
The extended fixed recoverable costs regime is failing to achieve its stated objectives. Instead of promoting fairness and efficiency, the rules are creating anomalies that undermine justice.
Expectations keep rising, so prioritise client experience
Law firms are facing growing pressure to place greater focus on client experience or risk falling behind in an increasingly competitive legal market.
