The government’s proposals on jury trials go too far in eroding our fundamental right to be judged by a jury of our own peers ...

We’re here to help you keep ahead of your anti-money laundering obligations and minimise risk with a package of expert guidance, advice and resources.

Criminal legal aid fee increases are a step forward for this vital public service after decades of underfunding.

Jonathan Friend considers a genuine case where a data breach led to client details being leaked on the dark web.

In 1956, Nathan Marks travelled from Manchester to 113 Chancery Lane to sit his final legal exams. In October 2025, he received his 70th practising certificate. Here, he shares his secrets to a long ...

Our solicitor ambassadors share their experiences of entering the legal profession, including the challenges they faced and how they overcame them. Reflecting on their career path, each ambassador ...

Your weekly update on the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: UK-India Free Trade Agreement, potential LLP tax rise, Sentencing Bill, lord chancellor on ...

There was speculation in the media that the chancellor may use the autumn budget on 26 November to expand national insurance on those employed through LLPs. This tax would have penalised LLP law firms ...

As the summer riots of 2024 demonstrated, the role of a solicitor is not without risk. Too often, they can find themselves targeted with unacceptable abuse, aggression and threats to personal safety ...

The UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) has published new best practice guidance on suspicious activity reports (SARs) for suspected money laundering or terrorist financing.

All solicitors hold personal data. If someone can be identified from the information you hold on them, it is personal data. This includes employees, clients and other people related to your work. How ...

New research reveals solicitors have faced death threats, intimidation and physical violence just for doing their job.