Press releases

We are disappointed that the SDT will apply to adopt the civil standard of proof when it hears cases brought by the regulator.

Civil litigation costs should be fixed at a reasonable rate for the legal work done, the Law Society of England and Wales has said.

The Law Society joined over 14 cross-industry trade and representative bodies to create a Freehold Management Enquiries (FME1) form.

A HCLG committee report has acknowledged our call for developers and estate agents to share lease information with the purchaser up front.

We have warned that new legislation targeting domestic abuse is likely to have precious little impact if not accompanied by significant additional money.

New research released by the Law Society suggests that how far senior women can go in their legal careers may well depend on where they live.

If the UK leaves the EU without a deal in four weeks’ time cross-border criminals will have much to celebrate, the Law Society said today.

It is in the public interest that the Legal Services Board demands and scrutinises evidence before approving major rule changes.

300,000 vulnerable people will see their rights stripped back every year by imminent changes to the Mental Capacity Act.

Lawtech in the UK has a long way to go if it is to reach its potential, the Law Society of England and Wales said.