News and events

We have been alerted to a spate of scam emails from fraudsters pretending to be legitimate solicitors at law firms.

In conjunction with the Law Societies of England and Wales, and Northern Ireland, we have expressed our strong opposition to plans for a new charge on conveyancers.

Laura McBain, Affiliates & Accreditation Manager and Secretary to the Accredited Paralegal Committee, returns for her final check-in before we ring in the New Year to share her highlights, what’s left of 2025 and what you can look forward to in 2026.

Solicitor Lesley Govan has practised exclusively in mental health and incapacity law for the past 12 years, operating her own practice since 2018. She reflects on the reality of the legal aid crisis, and explains why she has now made the difficult decision to stop undertaking legal aid work.