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UK legal market an “economic powerhouse” - Legal Futures
Sep 11, 2024 · The UK’s legal market remains “an economic powerhouse”, with exports of legal services reaching £7.25bn in 2022, an increase of more than £1.1bn since 2018.
CPR - 2024 in review - Legal Futures
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Whiplash tariff set to rise 15% as Mahmood finally publishes review
Nov 22, 2024 · The whiplash tariff is set to increase by around 15%, the government announced yesterday, reflecting inflation since it was introduced in 2021 and including a ‘buffer’ to take account of predicted inflation until the next review in 2027.
SRA lays out major reforms to how solicitors hold client money
Nov 15, 2024 · Major changes to the way law firms hold client money, including not retaining interest and restricting the collection of fees in advance, were proposed yesterday by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Court of Appeal ruling opens door to motor finance mis-selling …
Oct 28, 2024 · The Court of Appeal has opened the door to billions of pounds worth of claims for mis-sold motor finance after finding dealers in breach of their fiduciary duty to customers.
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5 days ago · The SRA has been ordered to pay a solicitor costs of £184,000 over a prosecution the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal described as “improperly brought”. A high-profile Italian lawyer who failed to declare various adverse findings about himself when applying to be called to the English Bar has ...
Our top 5 legal technology trends predicted for 2024
Dec 8, 2023 · By Legal Futures Associate VirtualSignature The conveyancing sector has been undergoing a digital transformation in recent years, accelerated by the pandemic and championed by HM Land Registry and the heat is on to find digital solutions that will help to streamline processes, improve customer satisfaction, reduce error, …
Exclusive: Lawfront eyes £150m group as ambitions grow
May 13, 2024 · Private equity-backed Lawfront – which earlier this month made its fourth major acquisition – is now looking to build a group turning over £150m, Legal Futures can reveal. The success of the venture to date has prompted its funder, Blixt Group, to raise the ambitions of the group, which was initially to create a business worth £100m.
Modernising the will-making process: Embracing technology and ...
Nov 7, 2024 · By Debra Burton, partner in the inheritance disputes team at Lime Solicitors . The will-making process has seen a significant transformation in recent years, driven by technological advancements and a growing demand for accessible, user-friendly services.