In 1956, Nathan Marks travelled from Manchester to 113 Chancery Lane to sit his final legal exams. In October 2025, he received his 70th practising certificate. Here, he shares his secrets to a long ...

Through our dialogue with foreign governments and bar associations, we’re advocating for solicitors working internationally and helping to secure market access for you and your colleagues in key ...

As the summer riots of 2024 demonstrated, the role of a solicitor is not without risk. Too often, they can find themselves targeted with unacceptable abuse, aggression and threats to personal safety ...

Jonathan Friend considers a genuine case where a data breach led to client details being leaked on the dark web.

New research reveals solicitors have faced death threats, intimidation and physical violence just for doing their job.

There was speculation in the media that the chancellor may use the autumn budget on 26 November to expand national insurance on those employed through LLPs. This tax would have penalised LLP law firms ...

The Law Society of England and Wales has today (27 November) highlighted the importance of legal aid for inquests, as it gave oral evidence to the Public Bill Committee on the Public Office ...

The UK government’s proposals for the Finance Bill 2025-26 are too far-reaching and risk adversely impacting the public’s access to affordable and high-quality tax advice.

Everything you need to know about practising and requalifying in Australia. This guide also covers opening a new office and promoting your services.

The Law Society of England and Wales is pleased the UK government has listened to its concerns and will not be imposing a damaging tax on limited liability partnerships (LLP).

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) should reflect on the lessons of the SSB case to protect consumer interests in high-volume consumer claims.

We respond to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) discussion paper exploring how high-volume consumer claims can work better for consumers.