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Couples looking to separate amicably now have extended support through law firm Thrings, following the qualification of two of its Family lawyers to offer its One Couple One Lawyer service....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/family-law-duo-join-thrings-growing-one-couple-one-lawyer-divorce-service/
Law firm Thrings have significantly boosted their commercial property offering with the appointment of two new partners. Kate Egan-Martin and Naomi Manton have joined Thrings’ Development of Land service, bringing...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/two-new-partners-continue-growth-of-thrings-real-estate-team/
As many of you will know Clair at BLS has been collecting stamps to raise funds for charities for many years and has now collected about 8 kg (pictured below)...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/send-us-your-stamps-please/
Jon Bower, Chair of the Redcliffe & Temple BID Advisory Board provides an update regarding the proposals to create a new, united and expanded Business Improvement District (BID) in the...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bristol-bid-consultation-local-firms-have-your-say-at-the-ballot-in-june-2025/
In our latest report: Reflections and predictions for sustainability in the property sector in 2025, Landmark’s Sustainability Director Chris Loaring explores the law firm’s perspective on greenwashing risks, integrating ESG...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/landmark-the-importance-of-esg-amid-investor-fatigue-and-greenwashing-concerns/
Influence the future of mental health in the legal sector Take part in LawCare’s Life in the Law 2025 research LawCare are thrilled to launch their Life in the Law...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/lawcare-influence-the-future-of-mental-health-in-the-legal-sector/
Be part of Life in the Law 2025 The legal sector is known for its high-pressure environment, long hours, and demanding workloads, all of which can take a toll on...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/your-voice-matters-help-improve-mental-health-in-the-legal-sector/
Landmark’s Q4 2024 Residential Property Trends Report is now available. This report features the latest data on residential property transactions, including listings, SSTC/SSTM figures, search orders and completions. Our data...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/landmark-residential-property-trends-q4-2024/
Two new webchat channels designed to enhance your communication experience with our service have been launched by HMCTS. These channels have been tailored to meet your specific needs, providing quicker...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/hmcts-webchat-channels-launched-for-money-claims-in-cnbc-and-mediation/
This week, LawCare has launched two new surveys of mental health and wellbeing in the legal sector. In this edition, Dr Emma Jones (Academic Lead on the surveys) traces some...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/crises-and-catalysts-whats-life-in-the-law-like-in-2025/
In our last report, we reported an improving outlook for those renewing their solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance (PII). Our latest report continues to deliver positive news with further increases in...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/welcome-to-howdens-latest-solicitors-pii-market-report-2/
LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector in the UK, has published its 2024 impact report, revealing its busiest year ever with record numbers reaching out for support....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/record-breaking-year-for-lawcares-support-channels/
In the rapidly evolving legal technology landscape, mid-market law firms face unique challenges. While enterprise-level firms can experiment with cutting-edge solutions, and smaller practices can operate with minimal tech infrastructure,...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/quiss-legal-tech-trends-2025-what-mid-market-law-firms-need-to-know/
New Guidance on neurodiversity has been issued for family practitioners working in the Family Justice System with a view to helping improve participation and outcomes for children and families. Download...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/family-justice-council-guidance-on-neurodiversity-in-the-family-justice-system-for-practitioners/
Key insights from our 2024 Impact Report: People reached out for support 1,037 times – the highest number ever in a single year and a 24% increase since 2021. Stress...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/lawcare-key-insights-from-our-2024-impact-report/
Bristol Law Society Charity of the Year 2024, Dogs for Good, are set to benefit from the fundraising efforts of members at BLS events including the Battle of the Legal...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bristol-law-society-and-members-raise-over-12000-for-charity-of-the-year-2024-dogs-for-good/
The five largest local law societies in the UK – Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, and Manchester – known as “the Joint V” – have joined forces to challenge the Solicitors...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/leading-law-societies-warn-against-sras-overreaching-reforms/
Download the PDF here>>Judicial Reverse Mentoring Application – Mentor (Legal Professional) v1
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/judicial-reverse-mentoring-2025-application-information-for-mentors/
The Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) is a unique scholarship programme, designed to address key barriers to the solicitors’ profession faced by those from less advantaged backgrounds. Applications to the 2025...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-society-diversity-access-scheme-2025/
Diving into SQE2 October 2024’s results Congratulations to those who have just learnt that they have passed SQE2! The pass mark for October’s SQE2 was 61%, consistent with other exams,...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-college-of-legal-practice-sqe-spotlight/
Thrings has announced the continued growth of its award-winning agriculture team with the arrival of a ‘dynamic’ new litigation expert. Polly Ridgway joins the firm from Clarke Wilmott as a...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/dynamic-litigator-joins-thrings-award-winning-agriculture-team/
Law firms must become more proactive in understanding and mitigating the various risks being faced by the profession, as they evolve every year and can have a direct impact on...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/howden-top-5-claims-risks-to-law-firms-in-2025/
Law firms are an increasingly attractive target for cyber-attacks. Given the sensitive nature of our work – handling large amounts of client money, confidential data, and privileged communications — these...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/howden-cybersecurity-risks-in-law-firms/
What does the UK cyber risk landscape look like in 2025? UK businesses are facing a rapidly changing and deteriorating risk landscape characterised by geopolitical turbulence, breakneck technological advance and...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/new-from-howden-cyber-the-2025-cyber-security-gap-report/
This month, is inviting members to nominate inspirational women (or male allies) in Bristol who inspire, champion, and support others. If there’s someone who has made a positive impact in...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/nominate-an-inspiring-woman-or-male-ally-for-international-womens-day-2025-%f0%9f%8c%9f/
The LSB are consulting on a draft statement of policy on ‘Upholding Professional Ethical Duties.’ The draft statement contains a series of proposed outcomes for legal services regulators to pursue...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/lsb-consultation-on-policy-statement-on-professional-ethics/
Don’t miss your chance to take part There’s still time to have your say in LawCare’s Life in the Law 2025 research before the surveys close on Friday 21 March. Don’t...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/lawcares-life-in-the-law-2025-surveys-close-on-21-march/
We’re sure you’ll be well aware of the shifting landscape that developers are navigating in 2025. This year has the potential to be pivotal for the land development sector. Our...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/landmark-trends-in-tech-regulation-and-sustainability-for-developers/
Enable Law, the specialist personal injury, mental capacity and medical negligence law firm, has secured a record-high £27.4 million settlement for a client who suffered life-changing brain injuries when she...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/enable-law-secures-its-highest-ever-personal-injury-settlement-of-27-4-million-for-victim-of-road-collision/
WHAT IS DRAGON BOAT RACING? Dragon Boat Racing has become a popular water sport in Britain. It caters for all ages in one crew, male and female, mixed abilities and...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/get-involved-rotary-dragon-boat-festival-2025/
The Law Society of England and Wales has announced a new two-form approach following an extensive consultation about the TA6 forms used in property transactions. There will now be two...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/new-two-form-approach-revealed-after-ta6-consultation/
St John’s Chambers Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence teams are delighted to announce that Nathan Tavares KC has joined Chambers as a door tenant. Nathan appears in significant, high-value catastrophic...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/nathan-tavares-kc-joins-st-johns-chambers-as-a-door-tenant/
As you may be aware, subject to Parliamentary clearance, there will be changes to fees which will come into force on 08 April 2025. Please see the Statutory Instrument The...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/court-and-tribunal-fee-changes-8-april-2025/
Bristol-based law firm, Barcan+Kirby’s Managing Partner, Bill Willcocks, is retiring after 27 years. Bill will step away from the partnership in April 2025 and will move into a Consultancy role....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/barcankirby-managing-partner-retires-after-27-years/
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