Share Data celebrate 2026 with discount on their services
Share Data is celebrating 2026 and thanking their clients with a 20% discount on all their services, not including their missing beneficiary tracing and probate insurance services. By quoting ‘SD20’, existing clients and new clients receive a 20% discount when enquiring for one of Share Data’s many services, including their core services, UK share transfers […]
Law Society warns of AML ‘double regulation’ ahead of oversight transfer to FCA
The Law Society has called on the government to ensure the legal professions is not subject to “double regulation” when the responsibility for regulating anti-money laundering (AML) switches over to the Financial Conduct Authority. Law Society president, Brett Dixon, said the organisation supported efforts to ensure robust and effective action against economic crime, adding the […]
Consumer panel backs LSB shake-up to strengthen public protection
The Legal Services Consumer Panel has welcomed the Legal Services Board’s (LSB) response to the Public Bodies Review, and its commitment to focus on the greatest risks to consumers. The Public Bodies Review outlined 10 recommendations, all of which were accepted by the LSB, following its commission, in the wake of regulatory failures reflected by […]
Trainee solicitor and paralegal handed section 43 orders by SRA over child sexual abuse convictions
Paralegal and a trainee solicitor have been handed section 43 orders by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) following a convictions relating to child sexual offences. Toby Everden has had restriction placed on where and how he can work in a regulated firm by the Solicitors Regulation Authority following his November 2025 criminal conviction. Everden, a […]
Profile: Richard Stone, a director in the trusts & estates team at Talbots Law
Richard is a director & head of trust and taxation (solicitor) at Talbots Law. He is based at their Stourbridge office and practices in all aspects of private client work including: creation of wills; the preparation of lasting powers of attorney; and administration of estates and post death matters. He also specialises in tax and […]