Data page – May 2026
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
SQE at five: Pass or fail?
With the Solicitors Qualifying Examination now in its fifth year, Joanna Goodman asks if its creators have kept their promises.
Dizzying heights: The future of partnership
Has the holy grail of partnership lost its lustre? Sam Kenworthy investigates.
Dispelling the myths about boutique firms
Junior lawyers.
Children in need
The government is committed to modernising youth justice, report Eduardo Reyes and Sian Harrison. But this will require ‘resource, training and culture change’.
GenAI market revels in good vibes
Anthropic’s tieup with Freshfields and the emergence of vibe-coding as market-ready tools underline GenAI’s growing presence in the legal sector.
Clinical negligence: Bills of Health
Soaring clinical negligence costs have been exercising politicians and the media for over 20 years. Something must be done – but what?
Have the legal directories had their day?
Better uses of time and money or an important weapon in a law firm’s brand-building armoury?
Defamation: A town called Sue
The Defamation Act 2013 tilted the law away from claimants but many lawyers believe it did not go far enough, reports Sian Harrison. London remains the world’s libel capital.
Data page – April 2026
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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.
Medical negligence: Lessons not learned
Sponsored content. Lisa Abrahams, Account Manager at after-the-event insurer ARAG, reflects on the recent Law Society Gazette roundtable and our national failure to learn lessons from medical mistakes.
Insight: Could AI transform law firm compliance?
Sponsored content. Doug Hargrove, SVP at OneAdvanced, examines how AI agents can alleviate the administrative challenges of legal compliance and provide insights into areas for improvement across your teams.
Cyber risk management: A simple truth for law firm leaders
Sponsored content. Law firms are investing heavily in cyber security, yet many leaders still carry that nagging fear their defences will fail.