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NewsHigh-volume litigation funder placed into administration
Fenchurch Legal has been a key figure in the emergence of firms running thousands of housing disrepair, financial mis-selling and Plevin PPI claims.
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NewsSerious Fraud Office outlines tech-driven roadmap
Agency pledges to intervene earlier ‘and with greater precision’ as it publishes annual business plan.
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NewsRAAC-riddled London court reopens
Harrow Crown Court is operating again, with some of its eight courtrooms refurbished.
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NewsNDAs will be invalid without legal advice, government proposes
Consultation, which is open until July, has been described as a ‘decisive moment in the fight to end the silencing of victims’.
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NewsCity pledges support for LawCare
Two bodies will contribute a total of £45,000 over three years amid reports of ‘persistent structural pressures’ in the profession.
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NewsLaw firm income and profits soar - benchmarking survey
In 2025 the sector experienced its highest growth in over 15 years, according to a respected annual bellwether.
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NewsPoliticians condemn 'sham' lawyers as SRA probes asylum firms
Regulator vows to take action against anyone in breach of their duties.
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NewsGlobal powers combine in 'world’s largest ever law firm merger'
Firms say clients want more integrated legal offer between London and New York.
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NewsGovernment defeats latest jury trial amendment
MPs clash over proposed curbs to jury trials during Courts and Tribunals Bill scrutiny session.
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NewsMuch-loved lawyer for Bowie and the Rolling Stones dies aged 83
Paddy Grafton Green got into the entertainment industry by chance but carved out a niche practice.
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NewsSolicitor suspended for threatening complaining client with injunction
Former litigation solicitor admits emails to client were 'oppressive and inappropriate'.
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News'Not a happy tale': SRA chief admits complaints system is confusing
Sarah Rapson hints at potential tie-up between powers of Solicitors Regulation Authority and legal ombudsman.
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NewsMagistrates sanctioned over interactions and reactions
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says two magistrates have been issued with formal warnings for misconduct.
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NewsEversheds Sutherland and Irwin Mitchell announce promotion rounds
Partner promotion season continues with announcements from international and national firm.
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NewsClaims firm banned from citing Martin Lewis endorsement
PCP Refunds collects claims which are then sold on to law firms for a referral fee.
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NewsSolicitor's 'extraordinary' error renders loan security void
Borrower successfully cites 400-year-old rule under which altered deeds are rendered void.
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NewsJury reforms face key hurdle today
Rebel MP says amendment calling for specialist courts to deal with sexual offences was a Labour manifesto promise.
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NewsJunior banned for falsely recording 100 hours amid billing pressure
Tribunal says clinical negligence lawyer's mitigation was 'genuine and substantial' - but not enough to avoid strike-off.
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NewsAI to get a court transcription try-out
Research will test accuracy of in-house system in recording Crown court proceedings.
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NewsPartners approve Ashurst’s transatlantic merger
Ashurst and Perkins Coie will unite to create a top-20 global firm.