Press releases

We honour the courage and commitment of lawyers around the world who fight for justice, ahead of the Day of the Endangered Lawyer on 24 January.

We're pleased to announce 13 social mobility ambassadors at the Law Society, who will endeavour to make the legal profession more diverse during their post.

Solicitor firms could face enforcement by the SRA if they do not register their tax advice work under new anti-money-laundering obligations.

The Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) has released new anti-money laundering guidance that must be reviewed by solicitors so that their policies will comply.

Solicitors should discuss clients' expectations of completing before the stamp duty holiday deadline to avoid people losing money and being left disappointed.

Proposed changes to the mental health system must be properly funded to be effective, the Law Society of England and Wales warned following publication of the Mental Health Act White Paper.

We've called for urgent action including a possible two-week pause of non-custodial court work amid escalating safety concerns.

Asking for a 19% budget hike for the Legal Ombudsman service in the middle of the COVID-19 crisis is unrealistic and poorly timed.

We are pleased to have secured a change in the Legal Aid Agency's approach to legal aid costs.

We're pleased to see members have voted overwhelmingly to introduce term limits and constituency reforms for our governing council.