Walker v Wilsher (1889) 23 QBD 335 is one of the most cited decisions on without prejudice communications. It also represents a strict interpretation of without prejudice privileges.

Domestic violence protection orders continue to rise. According to the latest family court figures*, there were 9,849 domestic violence protection orders, an increase of 13% compared to the same ...

The Law Society of England and Wales welcomes the new Mental Health Act* that gains royal assent today. The legislation is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect patient rights and access to ...

The Law Society of England and Wales rejected the Legal Ombudsman’s (LeO) 12.1% recommended budget increase. LeO must focus on its core statutory function and significantly reduce its backlog of cases ...

The Council of Europe met to discuss the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and migration, with its 46 member states backing plans to tackle concerns over addressing migration within the ...

You need a high level of transparency to comply with the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA). data where a claim to Iegal professional privilege (LPP) ...

From September 2021, lawyers from abroad and overseas students who wish to qualify in England and Wales can sit the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). The SQE allows you to qualify as a ...

The Law Society as a named regulator holds statutory obligations under Schedule 1 of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLR).

The UK government’s decisions on technology will impact every law firm. Learn what’s changing and what we’re doing to influence policy. Artificial intelligence (AI) and lawtech are changing the way ...

Around 100 Law Society Council members and 300 elected and appointed members help to set the strategic direction of the Law Society. Our Council is supported by a Board and several committees. We have ...

What themes will have the biggest impact for law firms in 2025? Stu White, product and Engineering Director at software company Access Legal, explores some of the key trends to focus on in the year ...