Government announces review of the Legal Services Board
The government has launched a review of the Legal Services Board (LSB) to ensure current regulatory arrangements are effective and do not duplicate initiatives of frontline regulators. The review was announced by Sarah Sackman, minister of state for justice (pictured), in a written statement on Tuesday. “It is best practice for departments to regularly review […]
Equity release market ‘has much more potential’
The equity release market is achieving “only a fraction of its potential” despite recent growth, later life lending platform Air says. Although Equity Release Council data shows total lending grew by 11% last year, Air says the number of new equity release customers increased by less than 1% over the same period – which it […]
New tech platform aims to help legal clients navigate cost and retainer terms
A legal technology platform has been launched to help law firms ensure clients understand legal costs and retainer terms. The Legal Lexi has been created by a regulated and experienced fellow costs lawyer in response to the rising number of fee-related disputes between solicitors and clients, including complaints to the Legal Ombudsman. Under the Consumer […]
Law firm celebrates 300th anniversary with £30,000 hospice donation
Law firm Furley Page has celebrated its 300th anniversary with a £30,000 donation to Pilgrims Hospices, after the firm’s staff spent the milestone year staging a range of fundraising activities. The firm was founded in Canterbury in 1725, making it one of the oldest law firms in the world. Throughout the anniversary year, Furley page […]
Profile: Darren Leggett, co-founder and co-MD of PLG
As the co-founder and co-managing director of PLG, Darren Leggett has helped to establish the firm’s position within the legal sector as a leading property service provider responsible for assisting with matters relating to probate, trust, and court of protection. He also writes thought leadership articles for The Law Society and has created successful collaborations […]