LeO shares detail of wills and probate complaints
The Legal Ombudsman has shared details of the complaints it received about wills and probate in 2025/26. In its annual report published earlier this month, the LeO revealed complaints had risen by 37% overall, with an increase of 3,812 taking the total to 14,259. Wills and probate accounted for 13% of the increase. The ombudsman […]
Firm news: private client and wealth management appointments
Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors has promoted Ashleigh Wong to partner in a series of strategic appointments following a record financial year. Women now make up 67% of the firm’s partnership Wong (pictured above) joined the firm in 2025 to establish and lead its Contentious Probate & Disputes department. Recognised as a Key Lawyer in […]
Private equity-backed Orwins acquires Newcastle-based Clarke Mairs
Newly formed private equity backed legal services firm Orwins has announced its latest acquisition, with Newcastle-based Clarke Mairs joining the group. Formed earlier this year and backed by Scottish PE firm Aliter Capital, Orwins was formed from the acquisitions of Manchester-based BBS Law (acquired by Aliter Capital in October 2024), London-based Carter Bond (acquired August […]