Government pauses plan to make small companies file profit and loss accounts from 2028
The government has paused its plan to require small companies and micro-entities to file profit and loss accounts at Companies House from April 2028, one of…
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The Law News team covers the business of law in the UK: partner hires and promotions, law firm results and acquisitions, the deals firms advise on, and guidance from regulators and professional bodies such as the Law Society and the FCA. It has reported on the profession since 2022.
Stories start from the primary source, whether a firm announcement, published accounts, a regulator's statement or a survey, and say what has changed and for whom. Recent coverage includes Fletchers Solicitors' 47% rise in revenue to £113.3m, Ison Harrison's acquisition of Dootsons, Lodders' hire of family partner Aasha Choudhary, and the Law Society's practice note on AI and client confidentiality.
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Law Society AI practice note warns free tools may not protect client confidentiality
The Law Society of England and Wales has published a practice note on AI in legal practice, as research from AI Score suggests many UK organisations…
Legal sector tops UK job adverts for perks, but one survey finds its workers the most overwhelmed
Two studies published this week reach different conclusions about legal employers: one ranks the sector first for advertised perks, the other finds legal workers the most…
In-house lawyers expect more business disputes, Pannone Corporate survey finds
Nearly half of in-house lawyers surveyed by Pannone Corporate expect legal action to increase for their business over the next 12 months, with technology and AI…
Aaron & Partners ranked in nine practice areas in Chambers UK 2027
The Chester-based firm's corporate team holds Band 1 for SME and owner-managed businesses in the North West, according to the Chambers UK 2027 guide.
Lodders hires Shakespeare Martineau’s Birmingham family head Aasha Choudhary as partner
The high-net-worth financial remedy specialist joins Lodders' Birmingham office months after the firm brought in Mark Hands to lead its family team.
Irwin Mitchell Scotland backs Headway Clyde as brain injury ID cards roll out across Scotland
The serious injury law firm donated a card printing machine that allows the Glasgow charity to offer free, personalised acquired brain injury ID cards nationally.
Almost two in five Britons would consider AI instead of a solicitor, survey finds
A survey of 2,000 UK adults found 39 per cent would consider asking a chatbot rather than a solicitor for a legal question, as regulators warn…
Norton Rose Fulbright advises Lesha Bank on purchase of 33-aircraft portfolio from Avolon
The Qatari bank's acquisition, made on behalf of Lesha Aviation Fund, takes the fleet managed by its aviation arm to more than 75 aircraft.
FCA sets no new AI rules but tells senior managers they will be held to account
The regulator's chief data officer said too many firms are under-investing in AI governance, as lawyers warn that concentration risk and agentic AI will draw closer…
Haynes Boone hires restructuring partner Linton Bloomberg from Reed Smith
The move brings to six the number of partners to join the firm's London office in 2026 as it builds out its restructuring practice
Ison Harrison acquires Dootsons in first deal outside Yorkshire
The employee-owned law firm has taken on Dootsons Solicitors, bringing its headcount to 500 and expanding into the North West for the first time in its…
Fletchers Solicitors revenue grows 47% to £113.3m
The Manchester law firm reported accelerated profitability and a series of acquisitions in the year to April 2026, according to its accounts.
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Why Portable Toilet Hire Is Crucial for Outdoor Events, Festivals and Gatherings
Why Outdoor Events Depend on Reliable Toilet Facilities Outdoor events, festivals and public gatherings rely on careful planning to ensure that visitors have a safe, comfortable…
Inside Out Justice launches free Sentencing Calculator as the Sentencing Act 2026 redraws release dates
New online tool estimates earliest automatic release dates under the biggest shake-up of sentencing in more than a decade — with a API so charities, law…
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Legal Considerations When Trading the Most Volatile Forex Pairs in the London Session
London sits at the center of global forex activity. Traders from every corner of the world plug into the London session daily — and for good…
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Comparison of Trademark Registration Methods: Do-It-Yourself (UIBM/EUIPO) vs. Legal Consultant vs. Online Platforms
Author: Francesco Mariucci, lawyer and IP specialistWebsite: www.ufficiobrevettimarchi.it Introduction Registering a trademark is not just a matter of filling out a form and paying a fee.…
Private equity fuels Orwins’ race to £50m as third firm joins fold
Three acquisitions in 18 months. A £50 million revenue target by 2028. On Wednesday, the newly rebranded Orwins added Reading-based Clarkslegal to a portfolio that's grown…
Freeths Names 97 Lawyers in Record Promotion Round After Five Years of Double-Digit Growth
Ninety-seven lawyers moved up the ranks at Freeths this May, marking the largest single promotion round in the firm's history. Eight of those climbed to partner.…
Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini break EU law in up to 93% of test scenarios, research finds
Terminally ill users were steered toward 30-year financial products by AI chatbots that detected emotional vulnerability and exploited it anyway. That scenario played out repeatedly in…
Gloucestershire law firm lands solicitor with MOD clearance as commercial property work jumps 30%
WSP Solicitors hired two lawyers on 27th May with a combined 53 years of experience, responding to surging demand across its commercial and family law practices.…
World-First Tool Lets Lawyers Freeze Bitcoin Wallets in Minutes, Not Months
More than 50 crypto wallets froze simultaneously last month. The entire operation—from High Court order to on-chain deployment—took minutes. £1 million secured. Victims of a crypto…
Eight in Ten Youth Offenders Are Neurodivergent—Manchester Law Firm Launches Drive to Keep Them Out of Court
Eighty per cent of children who end up cautioned or sentenced in the youth justice system have special educational needs or are neurodivergent. The courts often…
Five trainee solicitors qualify across mfg’s Midlands network
On 26th May 2026, five training contracts reached their conclusion at mfg Solicitors. Rachel Pick, Oscar McCracken, Lauren Collins, Emily Stancer and Sara Southall can now…
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