Legal sector continues to grow despite rising costs – The Law Society
Law firms saw steady growth in 2024, according to the Law Society’s new Financial Benchmarking Survey. The research shows that the legal sector remains resilient even in uncertain times, providing stability and contributing to the UK economy and overall prosperity. Law firms’ average earnings grew by 6.1% last year. While earnings are still growing, the […]
How an Unknown Life Insurance Policy Resulted in a Big Windfall for Charities
WSP Solicitors is an independent legal firm with offices in Stroud and Gloucester, serving Gloucestershire and beyond. The experienced team offer straightforward legal advice and have supported people and businesses for over 260 years. Bethany Wheadon is a Solicitor in WSP Solicitors’ private client department based in the Stroud office. She says: “When someone passes […]
Ministry of Justice to increase 171 court and tribunal fees by inflation from April 2025
In early April 2025, and subject to parliamentary approval, the Ministry of Justice will increase 171 court and tribunal fees to account for changes to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The income generated from these uplifts will help to support the efficient and effective running of His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). The department […]