Number of complaints alleging financial misconduct relating to LPAs hits record levels
The total number of complaints about alleged financial misconduct by attorneys acting under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) has increased to record levels say TWM Solicitors after it obtained figures from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) showing a near 25% increase over the past two years. The figures from the MoJ showed the total […]
LSB shelves diversity policy proposal over concerns for regulators and small firms
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has retracted its proposal of a statutory statement of policy to tackle diversity and equality barriers within the legal profession. Following a consultation between November 2025 and March 2026, where the oversight regulator asked for responses on a proposal which would require regulators to take steps in addressing a lack […]
La Voix to host 2027 Probate Industry Awards as regional law firms celebrated
The 2027 Probate Industry Awards has unveiled La Voix as the host for their ninth annual ceremony on Thursday 22 April 2027 at the Assembly Hall, Church House Westminster. Known across the profession as The Probies, the awards are a national event bringing the probate industry together. They recognise the people, teams and businesses whose […]