Corporate security and PI's impact on legal disputes outcomes
We live and operate in a world of rich and diverse cultures, most of them very unlike our own, and g... read more
Find out about different types of lawyers
Ever had a legal issue?Sometimes they arrive totally out the blue. Maybe it’s the phone call late...... read more
Enhanced legal support under new proposals by the Ministry of Justice
Tenants facing possession proceedings – and potential homelessness – could be in line for enhanced l...... read more
Review of the Arbitration Act 1996
The Arbitration Act 1996 sets out an enduring framework for arbitration which has helped to make the... read more
Law Society Council Elections
Following this year’s Council elections, we became aware of a data error in which a portion of the e...... read more
SRA Code of Conduct for Solicitors
The Code of Conduct describes the standards of professionalism that we, the SRA, and the public expe... read more
Fee levels and Compensation Fund contributions fall
Individual practising fee levels for 2021/22 are to fall, the Legal Services Board (LSB) has agreed.... read more
Solicitors urged to respond to frozen asset list if needed
Solicitors have just over month to check the latest HM Treasury Consolidated List of asset freeze ta... read more
Cybercrime clause makes liability clear
A new clause making it clear what cover will be provided for cyber losses will be added to the minim... read more
SRA proposes changes to its fining powers
We have launched a consultation on our approach to financial penalties for law firms and solicitors ... read more
Smart contracts are legally sound
The existing law of England and Wales is able to accommodate and apply to self-executing 'smart... read more
Tax disputes predictions for 2022
With public finances under sustained pressure, HMRC will clearly have to collect more tax, more ... read more