Legal services

In the Spring Budget 2023, on 15 March 2023, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has announced changes to the capital investment figures for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), and introduced a time limit in respect of civil claims where funds paid into the Court Funds Office remain unclaimed for 30 years or more.

Small and medium-sized law firms performed well during 2021-2022 despite challenging circumstances, according to the Law Society’s annual Financial Benchmarking Survey.

The Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) has published a guidance on the risks of money laundering associated with funds coming from China. 

The proper funding of our justice system, so neglected by recent governments, is a vital issue for our society and it demands urgent action, says Geoffrey Bindman KC

Despite the current dip in professional services as a whole, the legal sector is predicted to buck the trend and grow by 6% this year.

Kellie Simpson shares her future trends for law firms and lawyers

“Threat intelligence is at the very core of our MDR service and is what allows us to focus in on the specific tactics, techniques and procedures that are being employed to target our clients’ sectors.” Q&A with David Allan, founder and Managing Director at CYSIAM

From economic turbulence to a likely upturn in M&A activity in the third quarter, what does 2023 have in store for lawyers and how can they navigate the ups and downs to their best advantage? 

In the face of economic headwinds, how best can law firms chart a course for 2023? Seamus Hoar & Nick Carrad explain the benefits of looking back to plan ahead

The Law Society is urging the government to push for greater access for UK lawyers to the South Korean legal market when it reviews the UK-South Korea free trade agreement (FTA) this year.