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NewsMember talk: Estate planning/administration
Identify the key considerations and processes to meet the needs of clients when it comes to administering and distributing their assets after death. This series of bitesize videos, exclusive to Private Client Solicitors Section members are delivered by experts to support you in giving the best possible legal advice to ...
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NewsMember talk: Vulnerable and older client care
Identify and meet the needs of clients who may be at risk of acting against their own best interests and the legal issues surrounding vulnerability through to incapacity. This series of bitesize videos, exclusive to Private Client Solicitors Section members are delivered by experts to support you in giving the ...
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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 ...
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NewsCompetition Section annual UK mergers update
At the annual seminar on mergers, Section members heard from Sorcha O’Carroll from the Competition and Markets Authority
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NewsThe results are in: Financial Benchmarking Survey 2024
Law firms are weathering an adverse financial environment, reporting a growth in fee income despite falling chargeable hours, according to our Leadership and Management Section Financial Benchmarking Survey 2024.
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NewsCMA issue call for inputs on its review of the Transport block exemption regulation
CMA issue call for Inputs in relation to its review of the Rail, Road and Inland Waterway Transport block exemption regulation
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NewsCMA virtual roundtable on how competition law applies to environmental sustainability agreements
In this video roundtable, the CMA provide guidance on collaborating on environmental and sustainability goals
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NewsNew guide on the Building Safety Act published
The Law Society’s Conveyancing and Land Law Committee have produced a guide for members on the Building Safety Act 2022
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NewsAnnual update on competition policy in the UK and EU
Professor Richard Whish provides his annual update on developments in UK and EU competition policy
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NewsCMA’s approach to monitoring
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on the approach proposed by the Subsidy Advice Unit for its monitoring function
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NewsRoundtable: Opportunities and risks for law firms (Thursday 14 March 2024, Manchester)
The Law Society’s Risk and Compliance Section invites you to a roundtable in Manchester supported by DAC Beachcroft on the topic of ‘Opportunities and Risks for Law Firms’.
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NewsTemporary changes to the probate service
From 14 February 2024, HMCTS will be temporarily changing the opening hours for the probate enquiry phoneline
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NewsPACCAR v Competition Appeal Tribunal (24 January, Online)
The Dispute Resolution Section touched upon PACCAR v Competition Appeal Tribunal in the upcoming webinar on trends to watch out for in commercial dispute resolution in 2024.
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NewsCMA update on labour markets, competition rules and employer responsibility
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) provided Competition Section members with an update on labour markets, competition rules and employer responsibility
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NewsBar Council Networking Event for Junior Solicitors and Barristers (Thursday 29th February, London)
Register your interest now
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NewsQuarterly pulse survey Q3 (July to September 2023)
Discover insights into small and medium-sized firms’ experiences of Q3 2023, including levels of business confidence, changes in matter starts and billing, and interest rates on client funds.
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NewsThe Law Commission announces new consultation into digital wills and marriage law
The Law Commission last sought views about these topics in 2017.
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NewsZenplans - Private Client Section supporter
Our paperless society and growing digital footprints are having a profound effect on estate planning and administration. We believe this calls for a fresh approach to how people organise their affairs. Introducing Zenplans - your gateway to revolutionising client relationships across generations through cutting-edge digital organisation. Designed ...