Category: Law

The UK government has announced a groundbreaking decision to ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) used to silence victims of harassment and discrimination. This move marks a significant shift in legal protections…

Probate grants in the UK are now being issued at a significantly faster rate, with the Probate Registry reporting an average turnaround of five weeks. This marks a dramatic improvement…

Law firm prices are on the rise, outpacing inflation and prompting clients to reconsider their legal service options. Recent data reveals that costs for basic legal services have surged beyond…

The legal sector is undergoing a seismic shift, with small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) law firms at the epicentre of this transformation. As we move into 2025, these firms face…

A recent ruling by the Central London County Court has brought an inheritance dispute among three sisters to a close, rejecting claims from Sharon Duggan who argued for a larger…

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is calling for public input on new proposals aimed at refining the process for handling client complaints. This initiative seeks to improve transparency and accessibility,…

The Law Commission’s report on modernising wills law has been met with enthusiasm from legal professionals who describe it as ‘welcome’, ‘critical’, and ‘impactful’. The report, long-awaited by practitioners, aims…

A law firm boss has been struck off after misleading three personal injury clients by falsely claiming their cases had been successful. In an alarming breach of trust, the solicitor…

A groundbreaking initiative launched this month aims to secure new funding streams for the not-for-profit legal advice sector in the UK. The project proposes innovative financial solutions, including utilising interest…

A notable increase in will-making among UK adults has been observed, as revealed by the 2025 Wills & Probate Consumer Research Report. For the first time, more than four in…