How private equity has overtaken the merger
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Commercial property: Stability sells
Greater ‘certainty’ would unlock commercial property investments, the sector’s lawyers tell Maria Shahid. Can a new prime minister, with a record of regeneration in the north-west, restore confidence?
SDT decisions: 3 August 2026
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
Claimant personal injury: Pain points
Injuries have risen, yet claims are down. Catherine Baksi considers a growing access-to-justice crisis for people harmed by the errors and negligence of others.
Intelligent workflows transforming the client experience
(Sponsored content). Doug Hargrove is dedicated to creating industry-leading technology solutions that transform how law firms serve their clients.
Flexible working: Home and away
Some legal employers are clear – they want to see people back in the office more often. Has the sector found a balance which reflects the many benefits of hybrid working? asks Joanna Goodman.
Data page – July 2026
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
Law centres: The Rescuers
Following the abolition of legal aid for most civil cases, law centres had to change their operating models to survive. Catherine Baksi reports on the challenges centres face – and their resilience – at a time of unprecedented need.
Recent decisions: 10 July 2026
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
Fair game
Sports fans can find themselves waiting anxiously for more than a VAR review, with official arbitrators increasingly relied on to determine disputed decisions.
How private equity has overtaken the merger
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Intelligent workflows transforming the client experience
(Sponsored content). Doug Hargrove is dedicated to creating industry-leading technology solutions that transform how law firms serve their clients.
What legal leaders should know about shadow AI
Sponsored content. Sam Bock, Editor, The Relativity Blog.
2026 Private Client industry report: What to expect
(Sponsored content.) Estate planning in the UK is becoming more complex, strategic and relevant earlier in life, according to a new 2026 Private Client Industry Report published by LEAP Estates, part of LEAP Legal Software.
AI is turbo-charging cyber attacks. Is your law firm ready?
(Sponsored content.) Mitigo helps law firms assess their exposure, close the gaps and build lasting resilience.
Later life divorce: the retirement risk family lawyers can't ignore
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Why independence and specialism matter in PI insurance
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What makes a great partnership?
Sponsored content. Chris reflects on The Law Society/Amber River partnership and how the power of trust, understanding and shared values can deliver exceptional client outcomes.
The legal profession needs to be wary of AI-generated fraud
Sponsored content. How technology helps law firms tell what’s real, even at a time when AI is making everything easier to spoof.






































