Pay disparity among senior private client lawyers revealed by Realm survey
New salary research has revealed the biggest disparity in pay begins four years after lawyers have qualified. Realm’s 2026 Private Client Salary Guide explores salary benchmarks from a survey of 1,000 lawyers and experts across Private Client and Court of Protection. Salaries in private family law show steady progression with Post Qualification Experience (PQE), typically […]
Amanda Hamilton to step back from NALP
The former CEO of National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP), who “fought tirelessly” for better recognition of paralegals in the UK, has announced she is retiring. Amanda Hamilton (pictured), who is credited with transforming the paralegal sector, will step down on 30th June and says she intends to focus her time on the National Paralegal […]
When probate is delayed, estates do not stop operating
While the bereaved wait for the probate process to see its course, life goes on and decisions still need to be made. Auro Rekha works with families trying to navigate this limbo period and suggests introducing some simple formalities earlier in the process to help ease the transition. A client dies with a valid […]