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New leadership strengthens legal services oversight

The Legal Services Board welcomes three new senior appointments to enhance regulatory effectiveness and consumer protection

Child Trust Fund reforms to simplify access

The government plans changes to the Child Trust Fund scheme, easing access for young adults lacking mental capacity

Common Law Spouse” – a myth no more?

By Sarah Ingram, Partner and Head of Family Law at Winckworth Sherwood

US firms achieving remarkable UK success

US firms are outpacing UK rivals in premium market growth, significantly impacting the legal landscape among competitors

Hundreds of employers penalised for underpayment

The UK government has named 389 employers who failed to pay £7.3 million in minimum wages owed to tens of thousands of workers during a...

New tool enhances pro bono climate support

The Chancery Lane Project has launched a new tool to aid lawyers in supporting climate action during Pro Bono Week

SJ Interview: Richard Susskind

For the November 2026 volume, Richard Susskind speaks to Solicitors Journal

Who takes responsibility?

Legal reform only matters if it helps people enforce their rights, get redress, and know who is supposed to do something when things go wrong

Thomson Snell & Passmore strengthens Court of Protection team

Thomson Snell & Passmore has appointed Sara Isenberg as a new Partner in its Court of Protection team

Birketts supports Finelight Group's major acquisition

Birketts provides crucial legal advice to Finelight Group on a landmark acquisition of BSM Group companies