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The morality of the Treasury’s intervention in the motor finance appeals

11 February 2025

By Esmaeil Momeni, litigation team lead solicitor, and Ovye Affi, a solicitor, at Manchester firm Consumer Rights Solicitors, which acts on two of the three motor finance cases going to the Supreme Court On 25 October 2024, the Court of… Read More


The basics of good client care in personal injury claims

27 January 2025

By Adele Greenough, partner – client care and RTA at Legal Futures Associate Express Solicitors Personal injury claims are often a complex and emotionally charged process for those involved. As a legal professional, providing excellent client care is not just about… Read More


From convenience to confidence: safeguarding clients in the age of online divorce

17 December 2024

Supporting clients who have opted to use an online divorce provider can be challenging for family lawyers, but they can offer valuable assistance to protect their clients’ interests. Educating clients about the limitations and risks of online divorce services is essential, especially to avoid pitfalls like those in Vince v Wyatt [2015] UKSC 14.


Expert evidence in medical tourism cases

12 December 2024

Medical tourism, that is trips abroad for medical, dental or surgical treatment, is creating a rise in cross-border clinical negligence claims, which indeed are more complex than they first appear.


The ups and downs of debt enforcement strategies

19 November 2024

With the financial climate as it is in the UK, it is increasingly important for creditors to understand all the effective enforcement strategies.


Modernising the will-making process: Embracing technology and accessibility

7 November 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. The Covid-19 pandemic was a… Read More


The challenges of social media in personal injury claims

4 November 2024

Social media content can be a double-edged sword in personal injury claims, as either party may introduce it as evidence. While it can strengthen a claimant’s case, providing photographic or geographic proof of an incident or injury, it can also be used by the defendant to undermine it and impact credibility.


Fixed costs determination – what is it and how will it work?

19 August 2024

The procedure, and associated fixed recoverable costs (FRCs), for seeking judicial determination of FRC disputes, come into force on 1 October 2024.


E-scooters and the law

19 July 2024

Express Solicitors take a more in depth look at what the rules are for e-scooter use, private or rental, and what that means for anyone injured because of them.


The rise of beauty-based injury claims

25 June 2024

Since the start of my legal career, I have been developing my practice area which fell quite unexpectedly into claims against beauticians, aesthetics providers and even cosmetic surgeons.

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Changing how solicitors hold client money – views from the coalface

The recent SRA consultation on changes to handling client money has caused consternation across the legal profession, not least amongst our members at the ILFM.


Debunking five common myths about AI for the sceptical and scared

The direction of travel is clear, especially for those of us in the legal sector, where adoption has been rapid: AI is now a fact of modern working life.


The future of holding client money

In the fallout from Axiom Ince, the SRA began talking about the possibility of introducing an alternative system to holding client money.


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