Legal News

SRA: Client money missing in “potential fraud” at PM Law

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has uncovered a “potential fraud” fraud at PM Law – which collapsed suddenly a fortnight ago – and client money is missing, it confirmed today.

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Private equity commits to Fletchers and backs Higgs’ first acquisition

The private equity backer of serious injury law firm Fletchers has committed to another four or five years after announcing a continuation fund transaction.

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Coroner struck off for underplaying allegations made against him

A solicitor coroner has been struck off for underplaying the seriousness of a criminal investigation he was facing when reporting it to the Chief Coroner’s Office.

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Peers back widening eligibility to become Crown prosecutors

The House of Lords last week backed government plans to expand eligibility to become Crown prosecutors to CILEX lawyers and other non-solicitors and barristers.

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Blog


Legal director: an alternative to partnership

Firms are increasingly acknowledging the need for alternative senior roles – positions that offer influence and recognition without the obligations of ownership.


It’s time for law firms to ask tougher questions

For years, many law firms have treated ID verification as a box-ticking exercise. Run a liveness check, match a face to a document and move on. But that is no longer good enough.


Business fatigue to AI will risk job security

Whilst we know professional learning has always been part of career paths, to hire, retain and keep talent, AI needs to be embedded as a core part of this training.