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Sections Offer - Terms and Conditions
Offer Terms and Conditions: Offer is available to new applicants for the Leadership and Management, Competition, Private Client, Property and Risk and Compliance Sections* for individual and corporate memberships. The Offer is open to new members and former members re-joining a Law Society Section only. This promotion is available ...
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NewsTake part in the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2027
Complete the Financial Benchmarking Survey to receive a personalised benchmarking report showing how your firm’s profitability, employment costs and financial performance compare with similar firms.
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NewsAwaab’s Law – Phase 2
Kerri Harrison and Baljit Basra look at the details of the second phase of Awaab’s Law and how practitioners can prepare for implementation
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NewsSDLT – how commercial is ‘commercial’?
In Andrew Charles Ferguson & Gemma May Ferguson v HMRC [2026] TCO9782, the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) found that residential stamp duty land tax (SDLT) rates applied on a property purchase where a let paddock formed part of the grounds of the property. Julie Butler and Fred Butler look at the ...
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NewsSDT cases – signatures and undertakings
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has recently considered SRA allegations against property lawyers at different ends of the sanctions spectrum: a serious allegation relating to witnessing a signature and a relatively minor allegation on a breach of an undertaking. Nigel West reports
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NewsFinancial Benchmarking Survey 2026
Overview For the 2026 edition, we invited firm leaders to share their perspectives on the biggest challenges and opportunities they anticipate for the year ahead. The survey draws on insights from 121 law firms across England and Wales, with a combined fee income of over £1.2 billion – an average ...
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NewsRenters’ Rights Act: Information Sheet
Anna Bennett looks at the new Information Sheet and what this means for landlords and agents
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NewsCommonhold and leasehold reform: what the draft Bill means for the market
Kylie Cooper from SE-Solicitors looks at the key proposals in the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, the expected impact and next steps for stakeholders
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NewsNew leniency guidance from the CMA
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) have published new guidance on self-reporting cartel contact
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NewsNew complaints guide by the CMA
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) have published a new complaints guide for businesses and advisers
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NewsThe Law Society Competition Conference 2025
Experts at the conference explored geopolitical issues, sustainability, AI, and merger remedies.
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NewsAccessing your benefits as a Section member
As a Section member, you can access premium online content and come to inclusive events and webinars.
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NewsAccessing your benefits as a Section member
As a Section member, you can access premium online content and come to inclusive events and webinars.
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NewsAccessing your benefits as a Section member
As a Section member, you can access premium online content and come to inclusive events and webinars.
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NewsAccessing your benefits as a Section member
As a Section member, you can access premium online content and come to inclusive events and webinars.
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NewsStay informed and ahead at the Law Society conveyancing convention
Joanne Parsons outlines what will be covered at the upcoming online conveyancing convention on 17 June 2025, and what you can expect to learn
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NewsFinancial Benchmarking Survey 2025
The legal sector remains healthy, but law firms must guard against complacency by focusing on improving productivity and profitability. Explore the findings of the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2025, a leading annual health check report for smaller and mid-sized practices.
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NewsAI and smart buildings
This report examines the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) technologies and smart buildings in the property sector.
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News4th Annual Antitrust Summer Conference – 26 June 2024
The Law Society’s 4th Annual Antitrust Summer Conference took place on Wednesday 26 June 2024.
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NewsPrivate Client Members’ Lounge prize draw winner
Thank you to everyone who visited the Private Client Members’ Lounge in association with Bequeathed at our recent Private Client annual conference, for a chance to network with members and take part in our photo booth prize draw. We are delighted to announce the winner of the photo booth prize ...