Law Law News On this page you will find the latest news and headlines from the legal World. Jump to... Legal News Legal Cheek Legal news, insider insight and careers advice Taylor Wessing in merger talks with US law firm Winston & Strawn Fri 12 Dec 2025 11:53 Deal in discussion The post Taylor Wessing in merger talks with US law firm Winston & Strawn appeared first on Legal Cheek. A brief beginner’s guide to the SQE Fri 12 Dec 2025 08:47 Nine key things to know when exploring the solicitor qualification route The post A brief beginner’s guide to the SQE appeared first on Legal Cheek. 8 things law school doesn’t teach you (but every junior lawyer learns fast) Thu 11 Dec 2025 08:48 From wrestling with rogue printers to decoding what the partner really means, the true lessons of legal life begin after graduation The post 8 things law school doesn’t teach you (but every junior lawyer learns fast) appeared first on Legal Cheek. ‘The client is really rude and my supervisor doesn’t seem to care’ Thu 11 Dec 2025 08:47 Suck it up or say something? The post ‘The client is really rude and my supervisor doesn’t seem to care’ appeared first on Legal Cheek. Suspended sentence for ex-CPS paralegal who snooped on boyfriend’s case file Wed 10 Dec 2025 08:52 Sent screenshot The post Suspended sentence for ex-CPS paralegal who snooped on boyfriend’s case file appeared first on Legal Cheek. Exclusive research: 58% of junior barristers at top chambers are Oxbridge grads Tue 09 Dec 2025 09:38 Down from over 70% pre-Covid The post Exclusive research: 58% of junior barristers at top chambers are Oxbridge grads appeared first on Legal Cheek. Government convenes legal bigwigs in push to promote UK justice Mon 08 Dec 2025 09:48 New panel features lawyers, judges and academics The post Government convenes legal bigwigs in push to promote UK justice appeared first on Legal Cheek. From private concierges to music lessons: The law firms offering junior lawyers true perk-fection Mon 08 Dec 2025 07:38 Legal Cheek gives you the low-down The post From private concierges to music lessons: The law firms offering junior lawyers true perk-fection appeared first on Legal Cheek. Monday morning round-up Mon 08 Dec 2025 07:32 The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend The post Monday morning round-up appeared first on Legal Cheek. Ex–Magic Circle lawyer twice cautioned for cocaine has practice conditions lifted Fri 05 Dec 2025 15:27 Genuine remorse The post Ex–Magic Circle lawyer twice cautioned for cocaine has practice conditions lifted appeared first on Legal Cheek. Legal Futures Market intelligence for law firms of the future Electronic wills: Opportunity or undue influence? Fri 12 Dec 2025 17:18 Andy Hitchon, Head of LEAP Estates, examines the main risks linked to digital will writing and what private client practitioners can do to overcome them. The post Electronic wills: Opportunity or undue influence? appeared first on Legal Futures. SRA disqualifies “dishonest” non-solicitor directors of SSB Group Fri 12 Dec 2025 14:42 Two non-solicitor directors of SSB Group have been disqualified from working in the profession after the Solicitors Regulation Authority found they had been dishonest. The post SRA disqualifies “dishonest” non-solicitor directors of SSB Group appeared first on Legal Futures. Three in five legal professionals concerned about the future of legal professional privilege under proposed FCA AML reforms Fri 12 Dec 2025 11:25 VinciWorks explores their recent poll of 204 legal professionals discussing the government’s consultation and the potential transfer of AML supervision from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to the FCA. The post Three in five legal professionals concerned about the future of legal professional privilege under proposed FCA AML reforms appeared first on Legal Futures. Qanooni wins Investec ESEY Professional Services Award sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Fri 12 Dec 2025 11:18 AI legaltech company Qanooni has been named winner of the Professional Services category at The Investec Early Stage Entrepreneur of the Year Awards The post Qanooni wins Investec ESEY Professional Services Award sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer appeared first on Legal Futures. Grow your business: How to level-up your business development strategy Fri 12 Dec 2025 11:08 Amy Bruce of Osprey Approach hosted a panel of experts to explore how SME law firms can level up their business development (BD) strategies. The post Grow your business: How to level-up your business development strategy appeared first on Legal Futures. Enhanced data insights take your ID verification beyond the basics Fri 12 Dec 2025 10:29 Checkboard take you beyond documentation, using enhanced data insights to get more reliable proof of identity. That way, we help you reduce your exposure to criminal risk. The post Enhanced data insights take your ID verification beyond the basics appeared first on Legal Futures. Homden Property Lawyers show what’s possible with Hoowla conveyancing software Fri 12 Dec 2025 09:00 For Homden, the client experience begins long before the first document is drafted. Using Hoowla’s quote calculator, the firm provides instant, tailored quotations. The post Homden Property Lawyers show what’s possible with Hoowla conveyancing software appeared first on Legal Futures. Fast-growing conveyancing firm bought by private equity Fri 12 Dec 2025 00:05 A conveyancing law firm only set up in May 2021 has been bought by private equity in a deal that values it at £25m. The post Fast-growing conveyancing firm bought by private equity appeared first on Legal Futures. MP: Moving lawyers’ AML oversight to FCA “will help fraud fight” Fri 12 Dec 2025 00:03 Moving the supervision of lawyers’ anti-money laundering activities to the Financial Conduct Authority will strengthen the fight against fraud, a campaigning MP has told Legal Futures. The post MP: Moving lawyers’ AML oversight to FCA “will help fraud fight” appeared first on Legal Futures. SRA urges target firms in acquisitions not to ignore due diligence Fri 12 Dec 2025 00:01 An SRA review of law firm acquisitions has highlighted failures and behaviours on the part of some target firms as a cause for concern. The post SRA urges target firms in acquisitions not to ignore due diligence appeared first on Legal Futures. Law Gazette - Headlines https://www.lawgazette.co.uk SSB Law directors disqualified for dishonesty and 'recklessness' Fri 12 Dec 2025 16:41 Multiple failures and deliberate policy decisions left clients of defunct Sheffield claims firm facing ruinous costs bills. SDT throws out Carter-Ruck 'SLAPP' prosecution Fri 12 Dec 2025 16:10 SRA's prosecution ‘based on hindsight rather than evidence of professional misconduct’, tribunal finds. MPs demand evidence behind Lammy's jury plan Fri 12 Dec 2025 14:29 Ministry of Justice says impact assessment will be published when the legislation is introduced in parliament. Taylor Wessing in talks over US merger Fri 12 Dec 2025 12:20 City firm in discussions over tieup with Chicago-based Winston & Strawn. Carter-Ruck partner applies for 'SLAPP' charge dismissal Fri 12 Dec 2025 11:42 Defamation specialist 'cannot be professionally responsible for any falsity' in client's instructions, tribunal hears. Exclusive: Profits down at Freshfields as wage bill soars Fri 12 Dec 2025 11:39 Magic circle law firm paid its staff £105 million more than in 2024. Legal sector defies economy’s contraction Fri 12 Dec 2025 10:46 October’s law firm revenues were 3.5% up on last year as GDP shrinks. Employment tribunal orders firm to pay solicitor's full bonus Fri 12 Dec 2025 00:03 Lawyer challenged cut to contractual entitlement for exceeding his fee target. Back to the future on client money: SRA to require annual accountants’ reports Thu 11 Dec 2025 14:15 Regulator also outlines proposals to ban individuals with significant power and control in a firm from doubling as compliance officers. Retired solicitor convicted of sexual offences against former clients Thu 11 Dec 2025 12:06 Crown court jury finds 72-year-old guilty of 10 of the 22 charges against him. Could not display the RSS feed