Andy Donovan analyses a case where a solicitor’s dishonesty towards an opponent, and directions to a colleague, led to the ...

We broadly support the aim of a simpler, light touch process for flexible working requests. However, we have concerns about clarity, consistency and unintended legal consequences.

The Law Society has warned that plans to impose new learning and development requirements on solicitors risk creating significant costs and administrative burdens.

With a new government and speculation that the Courts and Tribunals Bill could be dropped, we’re continuing our calls for sustained investment across the criminal justice system.

We support proportionate measures to prevent the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of workplace harassment and discrimination.

We welcome the SRA’s increased focus on learning and development. However, we’re concerned about its suggested format for mandatory ethics training and the widely drafted powers to impose training on ...

News that a Justice Committee report has warned that lack of legal aid and increasing levels of self-representation is leading to a high risk of miscarriages of justice, comes as no surprise to the ...

Shire Professions Finance explores the financial impact of five key legal sector challenges and how your firm can build resilience in 2026.

We urged the UN to scrutinise Zimbabwe over intimidation, attacks and politically motivated prosecutions against lawyers and human rights defenders.

The rapid adoption of AI by law firms – and the growing use of unauthorised AI tools – is creating new challenges for risk and compliance teams and a need to strengthen AI gov ...

In partnership with LawWorks, and working collaboratively with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, we’re supporting people who were involved in the incident.

In this practice note, we look at the regulatory implications of taking on these roles, or providing additional services, outside your role as a practising solicitor. We consider how to manage these ...