BEST Foundation announces the return of The Inspiration & Innovation Conference
The anticipated Inspiration & Innovation Conference 3.0, hosted by BEST Foundation, is set to return, promising an even bigger and more impactful experience for industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Taking place at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium on Tuesday 13th May, this year’s conference will bring together top speakers, thought-provoking discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities. Now […]
Industry weigh in on the Law Commission’s upcoming reform
The Law Commission is set to publish its final report on will reform in April 2025, accompanied by a draft bill that aims to modernise the legal framework governing wills. This long-overdue review follows an initial consultation in 2017 and a supplementary consultation in 2023, which focused on two key areas: the introduction of electronic […]
Law Society ‘slams’ SRA proposals to remove client accounts
The Law Society of England and Wales has warned against the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) proposal to move away from client accounts to third-party managed accounts. This forms part of the Law Society’s response to the SRA’s consultation on client money in legal services, which was launched following the collapse of the firm of Axiom […]
Probate waiting times halved due to Government push
The data published shows that the average wait times in December 2024 is just over four weeks. This compares to twelve weeks at the end of 2023 and over eight weeks at the end of June 2024. The improvement is a result of decisive Government action to reduce the backlog of cases which built up […]
High Court rules disclaimed legacy constitutes ‘failure’ under will
The England and Wales High Court (EWHC) has ruled that a legacy ‘fails’ if the recipient disclaims it, determining how the disclaimed share should be distributed, as reported by STEP. The case arose following the death of Elfed Williams in June 2023. His will left fixed pecuniary legacies and divided the residue of his £394,000 […]
Guidance on new economic crime offence requires careful consideration – The Law Society
The Law Society of England and Wales has responded to the Legal Services Board’s (LSB) consultation on guidance for the new regulatory objective of ‘promoting the prevention and detection of economic crime’ under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (‘The Act’). The Law Society emphasised that careful consideration must be made to the […]
IFAs increasingly concerned about tax changes following Autumn Budget
Independent financial advisers (IFAs) are increasingly concerned about tax changes, according to research and insight agency Opinium’s latest IFA Barometer, which tracks adviser views on the issues most affecting them and their clients. Over a third (35%) of IFAs list tax changes as one of the biggest challenges they’re facing at the moment, a figure […]
“Delegate Now to Supercharge Your Profits”
The Today’s Wills and Probate Podcast welcomes back Dan Warburton, a law firm consultant and trainer who specialises in helping individuals delegate work more effectively; in the process junior staff are elevated, the individual has a happier work/life balance, and ultimately the firm can be more profitable. It’s a soapbox Dan has jumped on before […]
Movement towards mandatory ADR or alternative dispute resolution gathering pace
The movement towards mandatory alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is gathering pace. Back in 2023 we had Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil [2023] what was then a recent decision whereby the Court of Appeal had ordered the parties to a dispute to engage in a mediation: The case followed an earlier decision in 2019 in the same […]
Lawyers impatient for firms to invest in technology and innovation – report
LexisNexis® Legal & Professional released a new report – Innovating the client experience: Law firms can offer much more than legal expertise – which reveals a sharp demand from lawyers for greater tech investment. The survey of 800+ UK legal professionals found in-house legal counsel will need their external counsel to be cost-effective (74%), responsive […]
Find out how much UK law firms spending on marketing activity
The Professional Services Marketing Survey, conducted annually by the Law Firm Marketing Club, aims to collect valuable insights directly from law firms about their marketing and business development (BD) activities, ensuring an accurate, firsthand perspective instead of relying on guesswork. We ask firms to share key information on their marketing budgets, the size and influence […]
