PwC: Top 10 march on but clouds on horizon for other big firms
The top 100 law firms continue to grow, but the gap between the top 10 and rest is widening, while disruptive competitors may be a “strategic blind spot”, PwC has warned.
Southport attack led costs firm boss to “think about the future”
The costs specialist severely injured after trying to stop the 2024 Southport attack said the experience led to his decision to sell his firm to Yorkshire law firm Switalskis.
Barrister disbarred following conviction for legal aid fraud
A barrister jailed in 2024 for defrauding the Legal Aid Agency by falsely claiming defence legal costs has now been disbarred.
Wellbeing alliance aims to improve solicitors’ mental health
The Law Society, The Solicitors’ Charity, LawCare and the Mindful Business Charter have joined forces to launch the Solicitor Wellbeing Alliance for England and Wales.
Legal regulators’ Post Office probes “could fail” due to lack of powers
The Horizon Compensation Advisory Board has expressed concern about the powers of legal regulators to investigate the lawyers involved in the Post Office Horizon scandal.
Sports law firm eyes expansion after taking private equity
Manchester practice Centrefield has become the latest to accept private equity backing. We also report on more traditional M&A deals.
Solicitor who practised for over a year without insurance struck off
A sole practitioner who practised for over a year without professional indemnity insurance has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
Small firms, sole practitioners and conveyancers heap pressure on SRA
The SME & Boutique Law Firm Alliance wants to press ahead with a vote of no confidence in the SRA board, while the Sole Practitioners Group has started a petition.
Row over vote of no confidence in SRA to rumble on after AGM
The question of whether solicitors should hold a vote of no confidence in the board of the SRA remains up in the air following the Law Society AGM.
Larger law firms cool on mergers and private equity
The leaders of larger law firms are less keen to grow through mergers or by taking private equity investment – but acquisitions are more on their radar.
