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Step forward in Indian legal sector access

Entry to the Indian legal sector for UK lawyers and UK law firms took another step forward after constructive talks this week.

Law Society has serious concerns about proposed rise to the Compensation Fund levy

In response to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) consultation on the proposed rise to the Compensation Fund levy, the Law Society of England and Wales...

More than 25,000 children trapped in a broken justice system

The next UK government must act to protect tens of thousands of children who have fallen victim to record backlogs in the family courts.

Take part in the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2025

Complete the Financial Benchmarking Survey before 27 September for a free personalised financial report for your firm.

Money Laundering Regulations should not place disproportionate obligations on the legal profession

HM Treasury should make sure changes to the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs) do not place disproportionate and unnecessary obligations on the legal profession.

Improving the effectiveness of the Money Laundering Regulations – Law Society response

HM Treasury is consulting on improving the effectiveness of the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs 2017). Read our full response.

SRA Board to decide the future regulation of CILEX members

The Solicitors Regulation Authority Board will this week decide whether to proceed with proposals to regulate members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX).

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.

Law Society announces special general meeting

The Law Society of England and Wales has today announced it will hold a special general meeting (SGM) on Tuesday 23 July.

Reflecting on the impact of section 28 and the fight for LGBTQ+ equality

Jonathan Wheeler, Law Society Council member for LGBT+ Solicitors, explores the impact of section 28 on the legal profession, the progress made by LGBTQ+ solicitors...

Rome Bar Association launches new Italian exchange for solicitors and firms in England and Wales

Our members can apply to work in an Italian firm, or host an Italian lawyer in their own firm, for two to six months as...

Hiring trainees as a small firm: a guide to solicitor apprenticeships

John Moreland explains why solicitor apprenticeships can be a win-win solution for firms and future solicitors.

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