Law firm closures up again after surge in rule breaches
The number of law firms closed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority rose by 35% last year to 50, but the number of solicitors struck off fell, it has emerged.
EY plots huge global expansion for Riverview
Riverview Law is set for a huge global expansion over the next five years once EY completes its acquisition, the partner who is to head the new business has said.
Partners failed to keep track of client money for six years
Four partners at a Birmingham law firm have been fined a total of £35,000 for failing to keep dealings with client money in order for almost six years.
Bogus lawyer convicted for second time
A man has pleaded guilty to five counts of providing unqualified immigration advice and services, some 13 years after an identical conviction.
Solicitors convicted of GBH and expenses fraud struck off
Solicitors convicted separately of head-butting another parent at a children’s rugby match and making fraudulent expenses claims to the CPS have both been struck off.
Free online wills “not trying to replace solicitors”
A company offering probate and funeral director broker services has insisted its free will service is not aimed at replacing solicitors where matters are complex.
Blockchain and AI “could underpin” future law firms
A future where law firms are ‘distributed entities’ based on blockchain and smart contracts and lawyers will add value by being trusted advisers assisted by AI.
Overheard pub talk “showed solicitor’s redundancy was bogus”
A solicitor has been allowed to use a leaked internal email and overheard pub conversation as evidence for a discrimination claim against his former firm.
PE-backed firm unveils first-ever merger in growth push
Setfords – the consultant-led law firm with private equity backing – has secured its first-ever merger as it targets firms to speed up growth.
SRA outlines new concerns around holiday sickness claims
More types of poor conduct by claimant solicitors in the holiday sickness market have been uncovered, their regulator has warned.
