23 October 2026
AML compliance improving but solicitors still fined £2.6m
Solicitors’ compliance with anti-money laundering rules has improved markedly in the past year – but they were still collectively fined £2.6m for failures.
23 October 2026
SRA to reconsider misconduct report after judicial review threat
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has withdrawn decisions not to investigate a solicitor after being threatened with a judicial review.
23 October 2026
Court of Appeal “astonished” by £2m brief fee for four-day case
The Court of Appeal has described as “astonishing” a £2m brief fee for leading counsel, plus refreshers of £20,000 a day, to act on an appeal set to last four days.
23 October 2026
Conveyancers “can see path” to home-buying reform
There is strong support among conveyancers, estate agents and lenders for the government’s home-buying reforms and many think they can now start planning for change.
