Knights doubles revenue over five years – latest results
Listed law firm Knights saw underlying revenue increase by 28% to £207.7 million and underlying profit before tax increase by 19% to £33.2 million, according to its latest results. The hugely acquisitive firm said it had increased revenue from £162 million in 2025 with EBITDA increasing by 20% to £51.5 million, from £42.9m the previous […]
CTJ shares protocol for legal professionals with concerns about judges
The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (CTJ) has published a protocol to support legal professionals who wish to raise informal concerns about judicial behaviour. The protocol formalises an existing route for reporting concerns and does not replace the formal complaints process, but is intended to give legal professionals greater clarity on how concerns can be raised and addressed. The […]
HMRC issues IHT400 warning for borderline excepted estates
HMRC has warned agents to check the criteria for excepted estates are met and to submit an IHT400 if there is any doubt surrounding the valuation of assets and liabilities or the application of allowances. Since changes to the excepted estate regulations in January 2022, more estates are able to apply for a confirmation or […]
Monisha Shah: Reshaping the approach of the Legal Services Board
Monisha Shah, chair of the Legal Services Board, outlines the organisation’s changing approach and what it means for the legal sector. It has been three months since I took up the role of Chair of the Legal Services Board, and I want to take this opportunity to share some reflections on what I have […]