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 Willkie teams up with OpenAI to build legal tech tools Fri 24 Jul 2026 09:22 Another BigLaw-tech tie-up The post Willkie teams up with OpenAI to build legal tech tools appeared first on Legal Cheek. HSF Kramer’s first results as combined firm reveal £1.8 billion revenue Fri 24 Jul 2026 09:21 Partner pay hits £1.53 million The post HSF Kramer’s first results as combined firm reveal £1.8 billion revenue appeared first on Legal Cheek. Billionaire’s spies targeted DWF partner in sting operation to get insider info on £300m dispute Thu 23 Jul 2026 11:18 Wined and dined The post Billionaire’s spies targeted DWF partner in sting operation to get insider info on £300m dispute appeared first on Legal Cheek. Travers Smith bounces back with record £229 million turnover Thu 23 Jul 2026 08:41 Partner pay hits £1.4 million The post Travers Smith bounces back with record £229 million turnover appeared first on Legal Cheek. What the lawyer picks in Andy Burnham’s Cabinet tell us about the way he will govern Thu 23 Jul 2026 08:40 One quit his training contract after 10 months and never actually qualified The post What the lawyer picks in Andy Burnham’s Cabinet tell us about the way he will govern appeared first on Legal Cheek. Clifford Chance partner pay climbs to £2.3 million Wed 22 Jul 2026 16:18 Up 9% The post Clifford Chance partner pay climbs to £2.3 million appeared first on Legal Cheek. Mishcon de Reya signs 20-year lease for new Holborn HQ Wed 22 Jul 2026 10:04 Relocating in 2029 The post Mishcon de Reya signs 20-year lease for new Holborn HQ appeared first on Legal Cheek. Debevoise analyst posed as firm lawyer in tenancy row Wed 22 Jul 2026 08:54 Barred from profession The post Debevoise analyst posed as firm lawyer in tenancy row appeared first on Legal Cheek. Labour MP who called himself a ‘solicitor’ despite never qualifying lands top cabinet job in Burnham’s new government Tue 21 Jul 2026 15:54 Jonathan Reynolds back as Business Sec The post Labour MP who called himself a ‘solicitor’ despite never qualifying lands top cabinet job in Burnham’s new government appeared first on Legal Cheek. Non-lawyer lands Justice Secretary role in Burnham reshuffle, as former barrister becomes Attorney General Tue 21 Jul 2026 11:42 All change The post Non-lawyer lands Justice Secretary role in Burnham reshuffle, as former barrister becomes Attorney General appeared first on Legal Cheek. Legal Futures Market intelligence for law firms of the future Civil and criminal courts put focus on witnesses’ use of AI Fri 24 Jul 2026 00:07 The CJC is to continue exploring “proportionate transparency” on the use of AI in preparing witness statements as the Court of Appeal recommends a similar investigation for criminal cases. The post Civil and criminal courts put focus on witnesses’ use of AI appeared first on Legal Futures. Solicitor struck off for “alarming” email and stalking conviction Fri 24 Jul 2026 00:05 A non-practising solicitor who sent a misleading email “designed to influence and alarm” the two sons of a mentally ill woman has been struck off. The post Solicitor struck off for “alarming” email and stalking conviction appeared first on Legal Futures. Law firm platform offers £50,000 incentive to aid “softer landing” Fri 24 Jul 2026 00:03 The legal arm of AIM-listed professional services business DSW Capital is offering teams that join it an incentive of £50,000 per lawyer to set up their own practices on its platform. The post Law firm platform offers £50,000 incentive to aid “softer landing” appeared first on Legal Futures. Claimant cannot rely on document solicitor disclosed by error Fri 24 Jul 2026 00:01 A libel claimant cannot rely on a document inadvertently disclosed by the defendant’s solicitor in “an absolutely paradigm case of a clear and obvious mistake”. The post Claimant cannot rely on document solicitor disclosed by error appeared first on Legal Futures. How does the legal profession become neuroinclusive? Fri 24 Jul 2026 00:00 My learning journey as mum to an autistic son with profound additional needs completely changed the way in which I work as a child protection lawyer. The post How does the legal profession become neuroinclusive? appeared first on Legal Futures. Concerned that AI is affecting enquiries? Here’s what to do Thu 23 Jul 2026 16:04 Law firm website traffic is declining across the board. Here's what's driving it, which practice areas face the most pressure, and what you can do about it now. The post Concerned that AI is affecting enquiries? Here’s what to do appeared first on Legal Futures. The login nobody asked for (and the workaround you already have) Thu 23 Jul 2026 14:27 This week, our data showed a sudden spike in usage of our Lender Handbook tool. The reason turned out to be a pretty neat illustration of why conveyancers keep coming back to InfoTrack. The post The login nobody asked for (and the workaround you already have) appeared first on Legal Futures. Brabners continues Leeds expansion with two more partner hires Thu 23 Jul 2026 12:57 Leading independent law firm Brabners has continued the expansion of its Leeds office with the appointment of partners Jennifer Leah and Helen Bates. The post Brabners continues Leeds expansion with two more partner hires appeared first on Legal Futures. Podcast reveals the business development habits costing law firms’ growth Thu 23 Jul 2026 09:00 Osprey Approach has released the latest episode of its Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast, which features Matt Kelly, chief experience officer at DCM Insights. The post Podcast reveals the business development habits costing law firms’ growth appeared first on Legal Futures. PE-backed Orwins unveils another deal as M&A activity hots up Thu 23 Jul 2026 00:55 Private equity-backed Orwins is making good on its growth plans by adding Newcastle law firm Clarke Mairs to the group. We also report on other PE and regular M&A activity. The post PE-backed Orwins unveils another deal as M&A activity hots up appeared first on Legal Futures. Law Gazette - Headlines https://www.lawgazette.co.uk Legal advice for sexual violence complainants to be rolled out nationally Sat 25 Jul 2026 01:01 Successful London pilot ‘gave clients a genuine sense of justice’. Fresh blow to India legal market liberalisation hopes Fri 24 Jul 2026 12:32 Bar Council of India seeks to codify restrictions on foreign lawyers and firms after years of deadlock. 'Kafkaesque': Lawyers rally to defence of silk cited for contempt Fri 24 Jul 2026 12:03 Rajiv Menon KC, who represented Palestine Action activist in criminal trial, said he has been ‘overwhelmed’ by messages of support. Global giant's first trading results exceed expectations Fri 24 Jul 2026 11:37 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's revenue reaches £1.8bn in first year since merger. Top-50 financial results table 2026: updated live Fri 24 Jul 2026 10:23 2025/26 results as they come in. Axiom Ince trial set to run for over three months Fri 24 Jul 2026 10:04 Criminal trial of five former executives remains listed for February 2027 with a time estimate of 14 weeks. New lord chancellor backed Lammy's jury trial curbs Fri 24 Jul 2026 09:11 'We cannot allow squeamishness about reforming the system to stand in the way', Alex Norris MP said last December. Consultant struck off over 'misleading representation' to court Fri 24 Jul 2026 01:49 Richard Jefferies, who worked for seven criminal firms, admitted all the allegations against him. Canadian lawyer who misled judge about ChatGPT use is suspended Fri 24 Jul 2026 01:32 More examples emerge of sanctions imposed on lawyers who deploy bogus case citations. Regional firms target acquisitions after securing new funding Fri 24 Jul 2026 01:08 Rothley Group and Brady Solicitors adopt contrasting approaches to sourcing extra investment. Could not display the RSS feed