One of a kind: Clive Ponder

It is with profound sadness Today’s Wills and Probate learnt of the passing of Clive Ponder who died last week. As founder and Director of CTT Group, Clive was instrumental in driving the business forward alongside his long time friend and ally Bob Massey; and was a vocal advocate for the will writing profession. An […]
“Value over volume” for newly launched legal recruitment business

A new recruitment agency dedicated to the legal services sector has opened its doors to ‘address the evolving needs of the legal sector’ says its founders. VacantC Legal Recruitment has been co-founded by Bold Legal Group CEO Rob Hailstone, and technology executive Craig Taylor who was until recently Chief Revenue Officer at Thread Legal Software […]
Membership body awards programme recognises people-first approach

Law firm membership body LawNet hosted their latest annual awards in Birmingham with Thames Valley and Berkshire based Gardner Leader LLP, Kent-based Berry & Lamberts Solicitors collecting key awards on the night. The awards are focused on recognising innovation and strategic success across the network’s SME law firm members. This year, more than 320 delegates […]
Firm takes three-pronged approach to management

A Kent and London law firm has described how it is ‘rewriting the rule book’ by appointing three new managing partners to take the firm forward into 2025. Bromley-headquartered Thackray Williams will appoint three new managing partners when current Managing Partner Sean Sanders steps down in March 2025. Vikki Herbert, Anthony Macey and Emma Thompson […]
Interview: How The Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill Will Transform Private Client Practice

The Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill is a groundbreaking piece of legislation introduced in the UK Parliament that aims to clarify the legal status of digital assets. It aims to, for the first time in British history, provide legal recognition and protection for digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and other forms of digital property, by […]
Consultant fee sharing models now employ 4,000 lawyers – Report

Consultant or platform law firms continue to grow with 4000 lawyers reported to be operating under the fee sharing model in England and Wales according to the latest insight. Despite it remaining a small fraction of the overall legal market; the sector is growing and developing into new areas of law according to a new […]
Bishop & Sewell rolls out Zenplans digital estate planning platform

London law firm Bishop & Sewell LLP has partnered with Zenplans, a digital estate planning platform, to help clients and their advisors to conveniently and securely manage their affairs online. Zenplans provides law firms and other advisers with digital tools to help their clients organise, store and share personal information securely via an interactive online […]
Coup for consultant style firm as it brings in respected headhunter

Alternative Legal Services Provider (ALSP) Bamboo has announced the appointment of respected headhunter Liz Smith to develop the group’s approach to recruitment.Liz brings over 25 years’ experience in talent acquisition and development within the legal sector to her new role at Bamboo. ALSP’s, also know as consultant-style firms, have grown significantly in popularity in recent […]
Legacy Futures and Smee & Ford form partnership to support charities through the entire legacy journey

Gifts in wills consultancy Legacy Futures and legacy insight and notifications specialists Smee & Ford announce that they have agreed a partnership. The newly formed group will offer charities the most comprehensive services to support the entire legacy journey; from notification data that alerts them to a gift in a will and expert legacy administration […]
Laytons ETL promotes private client partner, as department founder retakes the reins as head

A London based international law firm has announced the appointment and promotion of a new partner for it’s private client team after 12 years. Laytons ETL has promoted Simrun Garcha to the position of partner in its private client and charities team. Previously an associate partner, Ms Garcha has been with Laytons ETL since joining […]
Taylor Rose MW changes name to after slew of successful mergers

A top 60 UK law firm that was founded in 2009 is changing it’s name this month to ‘reflect the company’s success in unifying business’. Taylor Rose MW, who have merged with Tucker Turner, Kingsley Wood and McMillan Williams solicitors will be adapting their moniker to ‘Taylor Rose’. The simplification of the name is said […]
The importance of international bankruptcy searches in the estate administration process.

Undertaking an overseas bankruptcy search on beneficiaries resident overseas is the best way for personal representatives and legal professionals to mitigate the risk of claims being made against them. A bankruptcy search is essential to ensure estate funds are lawfully distributed. Failing to perform these searches can lead to personal liability for maladministration, including wrongful […]
Aura Life’s Compliance Team wins SME Compliance Team of the Year at ICA Compliance Awards 2024

Aura Life has announced that its Compliance Team has been named as the Winner of the SME Compliance Team of the Year at the ICA Compliance Awards 2024. The ICA Compliance Awards are held to celebrate the ‘outstanding achievements, collaboration, and innovation’ of compliance and financial crime prevention teams. The comprehensive assessment process was overseen […]
Firm welcomes two new hires to bolster operations after substantial growth

A UK law firm, Frank Smith & Co Solicitors, has expanded its wills, trusts and probate department with two new hires, following substantial growth over the last year. The firm, which has grown by 35% in the last 12 months, has appointed highly experienced solicitor, Sue Senkbeil, and legal executive, Michele Bysouth who have a […]
Equity promotion for private client partner

Cheshire based Bell Lamb & Joynson have announced the promotions of two new equity partners who have ‘made significant contributions to the firm’s success and will now play pivotal roles in shaping its future.’ Private Client partner Jessica Flaherty and Partner in the Residential Property team Rachael McClean have both been appointed to their new […]
Acquisition reunites practice partner with the law firm where he learned his profession

A partner at leading Northumberland law firm Cartmell Shepherd is once again working for the company where he trained following a recent amalgamation. Simon Jewitt’s legal career began as a trainee solicitor at Cumbria-based law firm Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors 21 years ago. The opportunity to move back to his native Tyne Valley to work for […]
New partner boosts Lodders’ private client offering

Private client lawyer Dawn Oliver has joined Midlands and South West law firm Lodders as a partner. With over 30 years’ experience advising on private client matters, Dawn specialises in all aspects of private client work with a particular interest in lifetime and estate planning. She joins Lodders from a regional law firm where she […]
Top 100 firms reveals plans to double in size

The newly appointed Managing Partner of Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has boldly announced plans for the firm to double in size over the next ten years. The Newcastle headquartered firm recently announced Steven Petrie as its new Managing Partner following in the footsteps of Martin Hulls who had led the firm for six […]
Legal firm’s commitment to professional development results in four internal promotions

A Cumbria law firm has announced it has promoted four members of its team as part of its ongoing commitment to developing the legal services it provides to its growing client base. Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors has rewarded staff members for their expertise within their legal specialism to support the company’s continued growth. Rebecca Armstrong has […]
New appointment bolsters Mincoffs Solicitors’ private client team

A new appointment has strengthened the private client team at a North East law firm, Mincoffs Solicitors, who say they now have more than 100 staff across their Jesmond offices. They have welcomed solicitor Alicia Speed to their wills, probate and trusts team. Speed, who gained experience practising across both family and private client matters at […]