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Regional firms celebrate successes and milestones

15 January 2026

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Homes England announces £165 million financing deal for 2000 new homes

14 January 2026

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October was busiest month for moving in 2025, bucking summer trend

14 January 2026

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National firms report strong growth in latest financial results

14 January 2026

Richard Orpin

LSB appoints Richard Orpin as new CEO

14 January 2026

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Home buyers favour lawyers over estate agents when it comes to sharing data, survey finds

13 January 2026

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CLC seeks views on market confidence in first tracker survey of 2026

13 January 2026

Nicola Broomham

Property duo launch recruitment and consultancy firm to serve sector

13 January 2026

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NHBC Standards updated for 2026

13 January 2026

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Conveyancing sector responds to home buying reforms

12 January 2026

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Residential transactions up – industry predicts a positive year ahead

12 January 2026

David Lammy

MoJ sets out plans to fund justice system with interest on client accounts

12 January 2026

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No relief for ‘high risk’ conveyancers in latest round of AML penalties

12 January 2026

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HMCTS updates solicitor rates, with recommended fees now up to £579 an hour

12 January 2026

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New case management system claims to give fee earners up to an hour a day back in lost billing time

12 January 2026

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Housing market chilled in December, Halifax reveals

9 January 2026

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Conveyancing Foundation raises £1.3m for charity, with new initiatives planned for 2026

9 January 2026

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Legal GiGZ launches ‘world first’ global directory of business of law conferences and events

9 January 2026

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Michael Day’s Christmas single raises over £2000 for charity

9 January 2026

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Minimise regulatory burdens on conveyancers, Law Society says

8 January 2026

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Conveyancing Association ‘has made clear its support’ for home buying reform – with key safeguards

8 January 2026

Chris Illingworth

Conveyancer calls for caution around AI usage

8 January 2026

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Rightmove reports busiest ever Boxing Day with 143% increase in listings

7 January 2026

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Law Society asks government to clarify rules regarding use of AI in legal sector

7 January 2026

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Government must do more to standardise home buying technology, Thirdfort founders say

7 January 2026

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Number of people taking out ultra-long mortgages triples in five years

7 January 2026

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Mortgage approvals down, but conditions indicate ‘strong spring selling season’

6 January 2026

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Conveyancing experts give evidence to Affordability of Home Ownership inquiry – watch live

6 January 2026

PII and Start-ups

Estate agents must be held to same high standards as conveyancers or reforms will fail, warns CLC

6 January 2026

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CILEX calls for stronger regulation of high-volume conveyancing sector to support homebuying reforms

6 January 2026

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New home planning permission at 15-year low, as HBF warns of ‘viability crisis’

6 January 2026

Kent law firm Brachers has completed the acquisition of fellow Kent firm Gill Turner Tucker. The acquisition comes a year after Brachers’ partnership with private equity-backed Lawfront, in a deal which took the national group of regional law firms past £100 million revenue. The acquisition brings together two firms with deep roots in Kent: Gill Turner Tucker has served clients in Maidstone for over 70 years, while Brachers has operated in the county for 130 years. Brachers’ decision to join Lawfront in February 2025 was driven by the firm’s commitment to growing and enhancing its services and its people, it said, with Lawfront’s investment providing the necessary investment to move forward with these strategic priorities. The acquisition of Gill Turner Tucker enables Brachers to strengthen its regional presence and offer clients a broader range of expertise, while Gill Turner Tucker gains access to additional resources and specialist knowledge by becoming part of Brachers and the Lawfront group. Clients of both firms can expect a seamless transition, Brachers said, with existing staff remaining in place backed by the additional resources of a larger group. “We are thrilled to welcome Gill Turner Tucker into Brachers,” said Jo Worby, managing partner at Brachers. “This acquisition reflects our shared commitment to delivering exceptional client service and strengthens our ability to support businesses and individuals across Kent. It also demonstrates the benefits of our partnership with Lawfront, which has enabled us to invest in growth for the benefit of our clients.” “Joining Brachers is an exciting opportunity for our clients and team,” Robert Green, partner at Gill Turner Tucker, commented. “It allows us to maintain our local roots while benefiting from the resources and expertise of a larger firm and the wider Lawfront group. Our clients will continue to receive the personal service they value, with the added advantage of wider specialist support.” Neil Lloyd, CEO of Lawfront, added: “Supporting our firms to achieve their growth ambitions is at the heart of Lawfront’s strategy. Brachers’ first acquisition of Gill Turner Tucker is a significant milestone and demonstrates how investment and collaboration can create exciting opportunities for clients and teams alike. We’re delighted to welcome Gill Turner Tucker to Lawfront and into Brachers.” The acquisition demonstrates Brachers commitment to investing in Kent, the firm said, while reinforcing its position as a leading law firm in the area: Brachers is recognised in The Times ‘Best Law Firms 2026’ list, accredited as an ‘outstanding’ place to work by Best Companies, and named as a Best Companies ‘Top 15 Best Law Firm To Work For’. Image caption: Robert Green, Partner; Lachlan Donaldson, Partner; James Kent, Partner; Joanna Worby, Managing Partner

Brachers completes acquisition of Gill Turner Tucker following Lawfront deal

6 January 2026