SRA listening exercise on professional ethics – have your say A Policy Manager in the SRA’s Regulatory Policy team has contacted Liverpool Law Society to explain she is currently leading on work to support regulated individuals in upholding…
Disclosure Review Working Group and Important Information about Practice Direction 57AD Following a comprehensive national survey relating to PD 57AD, the results have been reviewed, and the Disclosure Review Working Group is now considering options to simplify the existing…
Law Society updates Practice Note: Mazur and the conduct of litigation The Law Society has updated its practice note which provides advice on how solicitors, law firms and legal businesses can make sure that only those authorised to do…
Law Society Council vacancies – close 6 May The Law Society's Council elections opened on Thursday 9 April and they have vacancies across a number of geographic, characteristic and work practice constituencies (full list below). This…
Mazur appeal allowed The much-awaited Judgment in the case of Mazur and others [2026] EWCA Civ 369 was handed down yesterday and provides guidance and clarity to those involved in litigation.…
New feature: HMRC tax adviser registration The Finance Act has passed, with implications for a range of practice areas including conveyancing, private client and tax. If your firm contacts HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)…
Shaping the Future: Legal Services and Regional Growth in Liverpool On 12 March, the Law Society of England and Wales visited Liverpool to host Shaping the Future – Legal Services and Regional Growth in Liverpool, an event generously…
Diversity Access Scheme – applications open Applications for the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme are now open until 9am on Wednesday 1 April 2026. About the Diversity Access Scheme The Diversity Access Scheme (DAS)…
Attend or Exhibit at the 2026 Liverpool Business Fair The Liverpool Business Fair 2026 is taking place on Wednesday 18th March at St George’s Hall. Typically it will have 60-70 exhibitors and 400-650 visitors over the course…
Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts Scheme consultation EXTENDED The Ministry of Justice has extended the deadline for submissions to their consultation on the proposed Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts (ILCA) Scheme – the new deadline date…
