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Preparing for the new video hearings service

Remote hearings will change in 2024. Claire Jukes from HMCTS explains what steps you can take now to prepare.

London Commercial Courts see record surge in international litigants

A record number of international parties appeared before the London Commercial Courts (LCC) between April 2023 to March 2024.

SRA regulation of non-authorised CILEX members – Law Society response

The Solicitors Regulation Authority should withdraw its proposals around the regulation of CILEX members to focus on its core regulatory responsibilities.

Phill Bratt talks 2:2s, dyslexia and the impact of personal injury law

Meet Phill Bratt, partner in complex injury claims at Keoghs. Find out how Phill achieved partnership eight years after qualification, having graduated with a 2:2...

A focus on litigation privilege: lessons from recent case law

Emilie Jones and Alan Sheeley from Pinsent Masons share latest case updates on litigation privilege.

More needs to be done to make SLAPPs legislation workable

The Law Society of England and Wales has raised concerns about Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) legislation, which is having its second reading in...

Civil legal aid: millions still without access to justice

New research published by the Law Society of England and Wales reveals millions are still unable to access justice when they need it, as charities...

Why we intervened in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil

Before taking a claim to court, parties will need to actively consider alternate dispute resolution options. Discover why we intervened in the case of Churchill...

Legal professional privilege – lessons from recent case law

Legal professional privilege (LPP) remains a key issue for in-house lawyers. Alan Sheeley and Emilie Jones give an update on the important case law relating...

CILEX consultation on enhancing consumer trust and confidence – Law Society response

Proposals from CILEX to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) are seriously misguided and fail to consider the wider regulatory context.

Online court services: delivering a more efficient digital justice system

The government’s digitisation of the courts is adding to the delays plaguing the civil court system and undermining people’s access to justice when they need...

Law Society concerned over fixed recoverable costs rollout

We are concerned with the extension of fixed recoverable costs (FRCs) and have urgently sought clarity from government on the regime.

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