Category :Editor’s Pick

STEP has launched its STEP GRP as part of its major focus on finding solutions to the challenges posed by the increase in mental incapacity globally. This increase is highlighted in STEP’s recent research Read More

The Autumn Statement missed the target for unleashing the power of the legal services sector, solicitors’ leaders have said. Nick Emmerson, president of the Law Society of England and Wales, said: “While it is great Read More

The Lord Chancellor and senior judiciary launch a shared vision for the future of the civil and family courts and tribunals system – from the Ministry of Justice, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, and The Rt Read More

Numerous sizable family-owned corporations employing thousands of workers are urging the Treasury to incorporate them into the forthcoming inheritance tax (IHT) reforms, as reported by The Times. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is reportedly contemplating changes to Read More

Last week the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary reminded everyone of the  Guidance on the Grant of Rights of Audience by the Business and Property Court. They noted that on a number of recent occasions the Read More

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) have provided the details of what the courts and tribunals opening times are going to be over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Courts and tribunals will temporarily Read More

Following the King’s Speech yesterday, the Law Society of England and Wales has responded to the legislation that was outlined and noting their disappointment that more hasn’t been done to invest in the Read More

Research indicates that early retirement in England is increasingly a privilege reserved for the wealthy, as economic disparities force less affluent individuals to work longer or exit the labour market due to health issues. The Read More

Lawyers who help change lives through volunteering free legal help take centre stage at this year’s Pro Bono Week (6th-10th November). The 22nd annual celebration recognises the outstanding voluntary contribution made by the Read More

Merseyside-based law firm Jackson Lees has expanded its Wills, Trust and Probate team with the addition of a new Solicitor and Head of Department. The team have welcomed Candice Jones on board, who will be Read More

Ahead of the AI Safety Summit 2023, the Law Society of England and Wales has made artificial intelligence (AI) regulation recommendations for the government to consider. The recommendations, made in response to the government’s white Read More

The Law Society of England and Wales is calling on its members to share their experience about how they are delivering unbundled legal services. Unbundling allows solicitors and clients to agree that some tasks traditionally Read More

Britons are being advised to familiarise themselves with inheritance tax (IHT) regulations as an increasing number of families find themselves subject to this tax. This cautionary note arises from recent research revealing that 59% of retirees Read More

The Jordan Legacy’s petition to government, requesting the introduction of a Suicide Prevention Act to minimise suicides, requires 100,000 signatures by 19th January 2024 if it is to be considered for debate in parliament.  The Jordan Read More

Hugh James has announced the continual expansion of its Private Wealth division with the addition of key professionals to its team. Over the past three years, the team, recognized for its excellence, has seen a Read More

Today’s Wills and Probate, the online news publication for will writers, solicitors and probate practitioners, marks a milestone this week as the publication is 9 years old.  Starting out in October 2014, the publication has since Read More

A free-to-access baby-loss awareness training programme has been launched to help law firms gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively support their employees and co-workers who have experienced the loss of a baby. The Read More

Practising certificate and registration renewals take place from 1st to 31st October 2023. This year, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has included no new questions or changes to what they ask for from law firms or Read More