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Parallel family and criminal proceedings: navigating coercive control allegations

1 June 2026

Allegations of coercive and controlling behaviour increasingly arise across both family and criminal jurisdictions. While that overlap is well recognised, the implications are increasingly acute.


OFSI licences and the role of independent costs review

27 April 2026

More than 1,600 individuals appear on the UK government sanctions list. For those named on the list, good legal advice is imperative. So, how do law firms deal with legal costs?


After Mazur, is bad supervision really a criminal offence?

23 April 2026

As many will be aware, the Court of Appeal published its much-awaited judgment on Mazur on 31 March. On 13 April, the Law Society issued a revised guidance note on the conduct of litigation.


Flat roof developments: legal disputes and strategic representation

13 November 2025

As urban property values continue to climb and planning reforms open new avenues for development, flat roofs have emerged as prime real estate.


Mazur – a problem 300 years in the making

22 October 2025

Posted by Iain Miller, partner, and Stephen Nelson, senior associate, at City firm Kingsley Napley Many law firms in the last few weeks have been working out the consequences of the decision in the High Court in Julia Mazur &… Read More


When the dust doesn’t settle: Enforcement in housing disrepair claims

15 August 2025

By Lia Mirza, trainee solicitor, consumer claims at Legal Futures Associate Express Solicitors Housing disrepair claims are increasingly forming the backbone of access to justice for tenants living in sub-standard accommodation. However, one of the more frustrating realities for solicitors… Read More


Social tenants seek legal help after years of being ignored

16 June 2025

I chose to share this case because it’s a powerful reminder of the real struggles tenants face and the difference we as legal professionals can make in holding landlords to account.


Right to light: the role of lawyers as urban development accelerates

2 June 2025

The relaxation of planning laws by the government last December has laid the foundations for ‘right to light’ disputes to increase, particularly in London and other urban areas.


The morality of the Treasury’s intervention in the motor finance appeals

11 February 2025

By Esmaeil Momeni, litigation team lead solicitor, and Ovye Affi, a solicitor, at Manchester firm Consumer Rights Solicitors, which acts on two of the three motor finance cases going to the Supreme Court On 25 October 2024, the Court of… Read More


The basics of good client care in personal injury claims

27 January 2025

By Adele Greenough, partner – client care and RTA at Legal Futures Associate Express Solicitors Personal injury claims are often a complex and emotionally charged process for those involved. As a legal professional, providing excellent client care is not just about… Read More

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What is tech bloat and why is it a problem for law firms?

Too many law firms are adopting shiny new tech without first retiring their legacy systems, causing duplication and unnecessary costs.


The civil courts and the digital divide

Despite the government’s decision to increase Ministry of Justice funding, its budget for 2025-26 is still 14% lower in real terms than in 2007-08.


The Decent Homes Standard scandal

It is well established that the UK has the highest proportion of inadequate housing in all of Europe. But what if the heart of the problem is even worse than we think?


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