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.
Lawyers Who Care “breaking down barriers” for aspiring lawyers
The group Lawyers Who Care has arranged mentorships for 77 aspiring lawyers who have been in the care system in its first year, an impact report has shown.
Mazur: LSB to review past guidance issued on litigation rights
The LSB is to review how all the regulators and representative bodies have “ensured that information on conducting litigation was accurate and reliable”, in the wake of the Mazur ruling.
Solicitor who did not disclose “catastrophic” evidence struck off
A personal injury solicitor who withheld a piece of evidence he knew would be “catastrophic” to his client’s case has been struck off.
Margins rise at mid-sized firms as role of interest income lessens
Mid-sized law firms have improved their margins for the first time since 2021 while also reducing their exposure to client interest income, according to NatWest.
Law firm hits back after housing disrepair wasted costs order
A Liverpool law firm has hit back strongly after being criticised by a council which obtained a wasted costs order over its conduct of a housing disrepair claim.
“No incentive” for private equity investors to dilute firms’ ethics
There is no reason why a law firm backed by private equity would be “less professionally ethical” than one owned by its lawyer-partners, a regulatory specialist has argued.
PE-backed deal and reverse takeover lead latest M&A rush
The annual rush of M&A activity around the October insurance renewal season has included a private equity-backed deal and a firm buying another more than twice its size.
