Standalone litigation rights for CILEX lawyers after fast-tracked application approved
CILEx regulated lawyers will be able to apply for standalone litigation practice rights in the areas of criminal, civil, and family litigation after the Legal Services Board (LSB) approved CILEx Regulation’s (CRL) application. Although work to introduce a standalone practice right for litigation began earlier this year the issue has been brought to a head […]
Stepchildren and second families: The inheritance risks private client lawyers must address
Modern families are increasingly complex, yet succession law remains rigidly traditional. Stepchildren have no automatic rights of inheritance, and second families are often unintentionally excluded – particularly where wills are outdated or intestacy rules apply. For private client solicitors, these dynamics pose serious risks that must be addressed at the planning stage and during estate […]