In conversation with Alex Holt and Emma O’Day
As we continue into 2026, there is a noticeable shift in how law firms are thinking about resourcing, risk, and resilience. To explore, we sat down with Alex Holt and Emma O’Day to discuss why more firms are actively considering outsourcing, what’s driving the trend, and what it means for the future of legal finance […]
Mansion tax law to cost estimated £400m before it comes in
The government’s mansion tax is set to cost The Treasury an estimated £400 million before money can start being collected, according to a report. A freedom of information (FoI) request made by The Times reveals the Treasury expects to lose £215 million in stamp duty by the time the tax is introduced, and a further […]
FCA to probe claims management companies over ‘poor practices’
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is launching a review of the claims management market amid concerns that consumers are being failed by some claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms. The review is intended to “look at the root causes of poor practices”, such as aggressive marketing, misleading advertising and unfair exit fees. Other concerns […]
Legal recruiter launches hiring platform for £250 a month
A specialist legal recruiter has launched a self-serve hiring platform for UK law firms. Surrey-based recruitment firm VacantC has launched what it describes as “a complete recruitment operating system built exclusively for UK law firms”. The platform, VacantC Go, costs £250 a month and includes a branded careers page, an AI-powered applicant tracking system, a […]
Searches, supplier panels and the question of consumer choice in conveyancing
In the debate over conditional selling by estate agents, are conveyancers throwing stones in glass houses? Daniel Hamilton-Charlton, CEO of Property Searches Direct, examines the process surrounding conveyancing searches. There is an increasing conversation within conveyancing circles about conditional selling in estate agency practice, particularly where consumers are encouraged or required to use in-house […]