Court Upholds Will in £1.1m Estate, Reinforcing High Bar for Undue Influence Claims
A recent judgment has upheld the validity of the last will of Dervishe Halil, a Cypriot who moved to London in 1952 and died in 2021, leaving an estate of…
SSB Law fallout sparks fresh demands for SRA crackdown on high?volume claims firms
Victims of the collapsed law firm SSB Law have stepped up pressure on the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to launch a wider review of high-volume consumer claims practices, arguing that…
Law Society issues guidance after Mazur ruling to clarify who can conduct litigation
The Law Society of England and Wales has published a new practice note for litigation solicitors after the Mazur judgment raised fresh concerns about who can lawfully conduct litigation work.…
As Will Writers Retire, ‘Will Banks’ Become a Test of Trust and Continuity
Lead A new piece published by Today’s Wills and Probate argues that a “will bank” is more than a storage system. It is a promise to clients about trust, service,…
Personal injury solicitor struck off after withholding ‘catastrophic’ evidence, report says
A personal injury solicitor has been struck off after withholding a piece of evidence he knew would be “catastrophic” to his client’s case, according to a report by Legal Futures.…
Solicitor Suspended After Unethical Conduct Revealed by Police Footage
A criminal defence lawyer has been suspended after police footage revealed him advising both the complainant and the defendant in a domestic abuse case. The solicitor, whose identity remains undisclosed…
Law Society Exposes “Shambolic” State of UK Courts in Scathing Report
The Law Society of England and Wales has released a critical report highlighting the deteriorating condition of court infrastructure across the United Kingdom. Described as “shambolic,” the report details serious…
Surge in Solicitor Complaints Puts SRA Under Scrutiny
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is grappling with an unprecedented influx of reports concerning solicitor conduct, marking a significant 25% increase this year alone. This dramatic rise in complaints is…
Court of Appeal Revives Prospects for Data Breach Victims Seeking Justice
In a landmark decision, the Court of Appeal has rejuvenated the prospects for individuals affected by data breaches, overturning a previous High Court ruling that had seemingly curtailed their rights…
Solicitors Rebuked for Breach of Confidentiality in Client Data Misuse
Two solicitors have come under scrutiny by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for taking confidential client information from their previous firms. This disciplinary action underscores the critical importance of maintaining…