The Law Commission is currently consulting on the reform to the law of wills.
Better information on price and quality of service will help the public make better legal choices and law firms find new clients, according to proposals from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The SRA wants to
Solicitors providing tax planning services could face greater scrutiny from both HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), as the Government looks to clamp down on “aggressive” tax avoidance schemes.
The Financial Conduct Authority’s approach to implementing the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) has been published today. (19/09/17)
Enid Rowlands has been reappointed as the Chair of the Solicitors Regulation Authority for a final year.
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Anglia Research has joined the Association of Probate Researchers (APR) – the professional organisation seeking to ensure that probate researchers adhere to the most robust ethical standards.
Solicitors have been urged to check the HM Treasury frozen assets review to make sure they are not holding monies belonging to a client that is subject to financial sanctions.
A leading UK law firm has been awarded a silver accreditation against the Investors in People Standard.
The appointment of a new Chief Executive has been announced by The Legal Ombudsman.
Debra Malpass is the Head of Research and Analysis for the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the official body responsible for setting standards for solicitors
Solicitors should take care to make sure that communication is always professional, lawful and does not cause offence, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has warned today.
As those of the so-called baby boomer generation move closer to retirement, a growing proportion of the population will require professional input when it comes to social care and later life planning.
The Partners of Bishop & Sewell and Fisher Meredith are pleased to announce that Fisher Meredith has joined forces and merged with Bishop & Sewell.
reallymoving has acquired the TheLawSuperstore, with a new look site and offer to legal firms to launch by autumn 2017.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today set out its new three-year strategy, affirming its focus on high professional standards set in the public interest. For the first time, the SRA is consulting on its
There has been a record number of reports of cyber thefts from law firms reported in the first quarter of this year, with house moves the main target, according to a report from the Solicitors
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation regarding the government-proposed Office for Professional Body AML Supervision (OPBAS).
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) plans to change its indemnity insurance rules to make it easier for firms to switch their regulator, encouraging competition in the market while still offering protection for the public. Under
A statement has just been issued by the Law Society on the recent proposals to bring the around wills up to date.
Colin Blears is a Director at Risq Ventures and has a wealth of experience delivering digital solutions in the UK Property Market, the most recent being the launch of the EstatesearchTM Credit & Liabilities Report.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is working on new guidance for law firms, which it aims to publish shortly, following the announcement of new money laundering regulations today (Friday 23 June) by the Treasury.
The progress made by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in maintaining professional standards, protecting clients and delivering its objectives has been set out in its Annual Review. Published today, Thursday 22 June, the SRA’s Annual
The Institute of Professional Willwriters (IPW) have chosen Yes to Life as their nominated charity for 2017.
A talented young solicitor at Furley Page has been announced as Junior Lawyer of the Year at the prestigious annual Kent Law Society Awards.
For the third year running, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will be supporting the Birmingham and London Pride festivals.
A joint venture between a number of regional law firms, Equishield provides advice about equity release schemes, aiming to offer a professional, personal, and knowledgeable service.
LegalEx, the largest and fastest growing legal event in the UK, made a successful return for 2017.
Solicitor firms are being targeted by scammers who want to infiltrate IT systems.
Wilmslow-based Legal Services Guild (LSG), who provide member and partnership services to Will Writers, Solicitors and Accountants, are recruiting 3 new members of staff for the Drafting Team.
Philip Hammond has announced that an extra £2 billion will be spent on social care over the next three years.
Today’s Wills & Probate has joined forces with Legalex 2017 as an official partner ahead of the event’s highly anticipated return on 28th & 29th March at ExCeL London.