District judge sacked for “wholly inappropriate” conduct towards staff
A district judge has been removed from office over his “wholly inappropriate” behaviour towards staff, including unwanted physical contact.
Windrush compensation scheme “too complex” without lawyers
The Windrush compensation scheme is “too complex” for claimants without lawyers, a Liberal Democrat peer has told the House of Lords.
“The clock is ticking”: PE investment in law down but deal volume up
Private equity invested an estimated £250m into UK law firms last year and around £80m so far this – compared to the record £534m of 2024 – but deal volume is up sharply.
Midlands law firm makes latest acquisition since taking PE
Black Country law firm Higgs has made its second acquisition since being bought by private equity last year.
CLC warns of “regulatory blind spots” on referral fees
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has warned of the risk of “regulatory blind spots” after a review of referral fees revealed shortcomings in firms documenting arrangements.
HMRC finally explains when conveyancers should register as tax advisers
HM Revenue & Customs has finally issued detailed guidance on when conveyancers need to register with it as tax advisers.
Farewell to the Chancery Division in High Court shake-up
The Lady Chief Justice has unveiled a modernisation of the High Court which will see a new Business and Property Division replace the Chancery Division.
SRA presses on with separating management and compliance roles
The SRA is going ahead with rule changes to separate law firm managers who can “unilaterally” make decisions from compliance officer roles in all but the smallest firms.
Pogust loses first round of £3m costs battle with ‘subcontractor’ law firm
A judge has partially struck out a defence lodged by class action specialist Pogust Goodhead in a battle over £3.1m in fees which litigation boutique Seladore Legal says it is owed.
SRA ordered to pay solicitor costs after failed dishonesty allegation
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has reprimanded a duty solicitor for backdating documents – but ordered the SRA to pay him costs after he was cleared of dishonesty.
