First completed in 2016, this report details the latest valuation of the legal services sector to the UK economy and internationally. The research outlines the legal services sector’s contribution by ...

While the Mental Health Bill marks a positive step towards mental health reform, the government must support new legislation with more funding, more clarity and more safeguards.

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and ...

The legal sector is a powerhouse of growth and innovation and should be a priority in the UK government’s new industrial strategy.

My client was the sole executor and beneficiary of an estate. A trustee in bankruptcy wants me to confirm the money was paid to my client. Do I need consent to share this information?

Invest 2035 is the government’s new industrial strategy. It sets out a 10-year plan for achieving the highest sustained economic growth in the G7, one of the Labour Party’s five missions for Britain.

I am a retired solicitor now employed as in-house counsel for a limited company litigant. Can I represent my employer in court?

There are many words, phrases and acronyms that appear when talking about disability, which often change depending on the context of the conversation. Language is continuously evolving, so it’s ...

To coincide with Disability History Month (14 November – 20 December), the Law Society of England and Wales has published guidance on disability terminology and language to support employers and ...

The Law Society is the independent professional body for solicitors. Our vision is to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and Wales. Maximise your ...

The Law Society is the independent professional body for solicitors. Our vision is to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and Wales. Maximise your ...