Free webinar: Preventing and resolving probate disputes, with Cara Hough from Irwin Mitchell
Title Research is excited to welcome back Cara Hough, partner at Irwin Mitchell, for the rescheduled and last webinar in a series of three. She will be joined by Title Research’s head of business, Anthony Allsopp, as they discuss ‘Preventing and resolving probate disputes’. This seminar takes a proactive approach to probate challenges, offering practical […]
Law Society issues Mazur practice note
A new practice note aimed at providing guidance on how firms can ensure they are compliant with the recent Mazur decision has been published by the Law Society of England and Wales. The practice note includes advice on how firms can make sure that only those authorised to do so carry on the conduct of […]
Private client partner struck off after backdating document
A fixed share partner responsible for wills, trust and probate has been struck off by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for backdating a memorandum of appropriation and misleading a client with regard to the address a will was sent to. The SRA brought two allegations against Michael Lillywhite, who had practised for 14 years with an […]
FCA consults on the interpretation of cryptoasset activities ahead of summer policy statements
Following confirmation the issuing, management and transfer of cryptoassets are to be regulated, of the Financial Conduct Authority has launched a consultation on its interpretation of cryptoasset activities ahead of the publication of policy statements in the summer. In December the government confirmed cryptocurrency would become regulated with providers required to register with the Financial […]
Legal sector growth at 15 year high
Law firms in England and Wales experienced rapid, sector-wide growth in 2025, with average earnings up by 11.2% compared with a 6.1% increase in 2024. The figures, released yesterday in the Law Society’s new annual Financial Benchmarking Survey, reveal the highest rate of growth for the sector in more than 15 years. Year-on-year fee growth […]
LeO receives 6.1% budget increase to tackle ‘staggering’ increase in complaints
The Office for Legal Complaints (OLC) has published its 2026-27 Business Plan & Budget for the Legal Ombudsman (LeO), which includes a strong emphasis on preventing complaints from arising and reducing unnecessary escalation. Complaints have risen almost 30% year-on-year and the LeO expects to receive 7,675 new complaints in 2026-27, representing a 174% increase since 2019-20. The level […]
Senior roles announced at private client firms
Firms have announced a series of senior private client appointments, with Sheffield-based law firm Pavilion Row appointing Will Morris (main picture) to its board of directors, Matthew Morton becoming partner in the commercial litigation team at Ward Hadaway, and Phoebe Skarlatos joining the partnership team at Lawson West Solicitors. Morton (pictured below right) will lead […]