Steele Raymond marks 21 years as Top Tier firm in The Legal 500 rankings
South coast law firm Steele Raymond has been ranked Top Tier in The Legal 500 rankings for the 21st consecutive year, as it continues to expand across the region. The 2026 guide recognises eight Steele Raymond practice areas, with commercial litigation, commercial property, residential development, and corporate & commercial all ranked Top Tier. Four teams […]
Taylor Rose appoints new partners to strengthen and expand national offering
Law firm Taylor Rose has announced a series of partner promotions to strengthen capabilities in key practice areas and expand its offering across the country. The firm is investing in talent across areas including family law, conveyancing and private client. Three of the nine new partners have been promoted from consultant level, which Taylor Rose […]
Awards success for HiveRisk, Sort Group and Move Reports
HiveRisk is celebrating after winning the Excellence in Customer Service Award at the Signature Awards London, while Sort Group and Move Reports have reached the finals in two national competitions. Legal risk and compliance firm HiveRisk was given the award in recognition of an outstanding commitment to client care and long-term partnership building across the […]
Consultancy model firm Setfords is fastest-growing entry in The Lawyer UK Top 100
National law firm Setfords, which supports over 650 lawyers in a platform-based consultancy model, has jumped 19 places to 76th in The Lawyer UK Top 100, making it the fastest-growing law firm in the rankings. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Guildford, Surrey, Setfords was the first full-service national law firm to launch a consultancy […]
PEXA and Muve team up to drive innovation in conveyancing
Digital property exchange platform PEXA and national conveyancing firm Muve have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at supporting the modernisation of the conveyancing process and helping to drive innovation across the sector. The collaboration will see Muve use the PEXA platform for some of its client completions, while enabling both partners to explore how larger […]
PEXA appoints experienced conveyancer Rob Hosier as head of conveyancer relationships
Property exchange platform PEXA has announced the appointment of Rob Hosier as head of conveyancer relationships, following the launch of the full PEXA platform, including Sale & Purchase, to the UK market. Hosier brings over 18 years of experience in the conveyancing sector to the role, including working as a conveyancer at Loosemores Solicitors. He […]
ONP Solicitors launches national search for conveyancing case managers
ONP Solicitors has launched a national recruitment campaign to hire team managers with experience in leading conveyancing teams across remote and hybrid working models. The firm, part of the Movera group, is also recruiting remote remortgage case managers across England and Wales. The recruitment drive marks the next phase of ONP’s growth strategy, which it […]
RICS appoints civil engineer Susanne Eickermann-Riepe as senior VP for 2026
Susanne Eickermann-Riepe FRICS has been elected to join the RICS Presidential Team as senior vice president for 2026, commencing her term on 1 January 2026. In a career spanning 40 years, Susanne – a civil engineer – has gained extensive experience in senior roles and board positions in the surveying profession, as well as 18 […]
Ward Hadaway expands with 39 new hires across UK
Ward Hadaway has appointed 39 legal specialists across its Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle offices, as part of the Top 100 law firm’s long-term strategy to increase its market share and extend its client base. The new hires include partners, directors, managing associates, associates, solicitors and paralegals across a range of departments. In Birmingham, nine […]
Brown to continue as LSB interim chair pending conclusion of new chair recruitment
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has confirmed interim Chair Catherine Brown will continue in the role until at least the end of March 2026. Following approval by the Lord Chancellor, Brown will continue as chair from 1 January to 31 March 2026 having been in post since February 2025. Brown succeeded Alan Kershaw who stepped […]
Knights’ acquisition strategy delivers revenue of £162 million
Full year financial results from legal and professional services business Knights reveal revenue of £162 million for the year to 30 April 2025 – an increase of 8% since 2024. The group has completed a string of acquisitions across the UK in recent months, a strategy it credits for its ‘significantly increased scale in key […]
Flint Bishop acquires Yorkshire firm Lupton Fawcett LLP and sets sights on UK Top 100
Yorkshire firm Lupton Fawcett, which has had a presence in the county since 1895, has been acquired by Flint Bishop as part of the latter’s ‘ambitious growth strategy’. The transaction, due to complete at the end of September, will see Flint Bishop acquire the business and assets of the Yorkshire-based firm, enhancing its capabilities across […]
TPFG and Simplify join forces to deliver conveyancing services
Conveyancing and property services group Simplify and estate agency franchisor The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) have established a partnership to deliver conveyancing services to their brands. The partnership will see Simplify and TPFG combine data sharing, the selling of services and conveyancing delivery, aimed at reducing duplication and improving exchange times. The deal also gives […]
All change at Cumbria law firm as managing partner retires after decade at the helm
Cumbria-based Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors has announced managing director Peter Stafford will retire at the end of September, concluding more than 25 years with the firm and a decade as managing partner. Stafford will be succeeded by Joanne Stronach, currently a director and head of employment and HR at Cartmell Shepherd. Stronach’s appointment has received the […]
Higgs strikes private equity deal with view to expansion
Midlands law firm Higgs has secured backing from August Equity, making it the first legal firm in the investor’s 48-strong portfolio. The Dudley-based firm, established in the Black Country in 1875, has 28 partners, 250 employees and a reported turnover of £20 million in the year to November 2023. Last year, Higgs acquired insolvency boutique […]
Knights establishes first Welsh office with Cardiff-based team
The latest acquisition by Knights has seen the expanding law firm establish its first office in Wales, following a deal to purchase Cardiff-based Le Gros Solicitors and hire a team of South Wales-based property lawyers. Six commercial and residential property specialists will join the Knights team from Le Gros, including former managing partner Claudia Le […]
PEXA marks UK launch with September roadshows
PEXA is officially launching its digital property exchange platform in the UK with a series of roadshows throughout September. As well as introducing the full platform proposition, the launch will bring together industry leaders in each region to explore the themes currently impacting the housing market. The roadshow will visit Leeds (9th September), Manchester (10th) […]
tmGroup appoints former CoStar MD as new CEO
tmGroup has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer effective Monday 18th August. Matthew Green joins the conveyancing search and technology provider from global commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplace CoStar Group, owner of property search portal OnTheMarket. With 21 years’ service, Green most recently served as European managing director for […]
Firm news: Appointments and expansions
Thames Valley law firm Blandy & Blandy has appointed a new partner in its growing residential property team, while Midlands legal services business Wright Hassall has welcomed three new starters. And in Warwick, Moore & Tibbits has expanded into 12,000 square feet of modern office space to accommodate the 20 new fee-earning staff it aims […]
Law firm Bell Lamb & Joynson passes £5m milestone in record-breaking year
North-west law firm Bell Lamb & Joynson is celebrating a record-breaking financial year, with turnover from client fees rising by 17.79% to reach £5.2 million – the first time in the firm’s 200 year history that it’s surpassed the £5 million mark. The successful year has also seen the firm expand its team by a […]