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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...
17 Oct 2023
Three ways to improve client care at your law firm
When prospective clients contact you, they are often facing challenging life circumstances. So, it’s important to make the onboarding process as smooth as possible. Alexa...
15 Sep 2023
HMRC change to data collected from customers – Law Society response
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is consulting on changes to the data HMRC requires from employers, some shareholders in owner-managed businesses and customers who are...
12 Sep 2023
HMRC consequences for promoters of tax avoidance – Law Society response
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is consulting on Finance Bill 2023-24 proposals to impose tougher consequences on promoters of tax avoidance. Find out what it...
12 Sep 2023
HMRC reform of transfer pricing, permanent establishment and diverted profits tax – Law Society response
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is seeking reviews on potential reforms to legislation on transfer pricing, permanent establishments and diverted profits tax. Find out what...
23 Aug 2023
Mark Evans has been elected as our new deputy vice president
Mark Evans has won the election to become the new deputy vice president of the Law Society of England and Wales.
04 Aug 2023
HMRC stamp taxes on shares modernisation – Law Society response
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is consulting on proposals to modernise the stamp taxes on shares framework. Find out what this means for solicitors.
22 Jun 2023
UK-Swiss deal creates opportunities for lawyers and law firms
The Swiss-UK Mutual Recognition agreement is good news for solicitors, law firms and the wider economy
14 Jun 2023
How you and your clients can benefit from investing in legal translation services
Nicole Fenwick and Irene Corchado Resmella explore how working with a specialist legal translator can help break down language barriers to benefit both you and...
17 Mar 2023
What Kaur v Singh tells us about wills and modern values
A widow who was disinherited by her husband of 66 years won her appeal for half of his £1.2m estate in the High Court. Roman...
07 Mar 2023
Over £300m denied to suspected criminals by suspicious activity reports
In 2021/22, over £300m was denied to suspected criminals by suspicious activity reports (SARs). Do you know how to report a client or third party? See...
25 Jan 2023
In a bind: the legal future of wills and weddings
Daphne Franks has campaigned to change the law since she lost her mother, who had dementia, to a predatory marriage. Now, her campaigning will...
17 Nov 2022
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