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TLT’s Joint Head of Government and Public Services, and former Senior Partner, at national law firm TLT, Andrew Glynn is set to retire at the end of March after over...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/joint-head-of-government-and-public-services-at-tlt-announces-retirement/
The commercial property market is a fast-paced and complex sector that demands precision, clarity, and actionable environmental due diligence powered by expert knowledge. Landmark has long been the trusted partner for...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/simple-straightforward-but-never-standard-introducing-landmarks-remastered-commercial-reports/
On the back of our Planning for Progression webinar this week, Sheldon Carlisle from Hays is offering free Career Review Clinics for any lawyers who are thinking about taking the...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/planning-for-progression-follow-up-free-career-review-clinics/
March is a month when diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of our minds. With International Women’s Day (IWD) and Neurodiversity Celebration Week, it’s a great time to reflect...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/hays-balancing-the-gender-scales-in-technology/
Following the success of our inaugural festival last year, WE R LegalTech brought to you by Bristol+BathLegalTech (BBLT) is back in 2025! And in a change of venue, the Annual...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/marlin-communications-and-quiss-technology-are-unveiled-as-platinum-sponsors-for-the-we-r-legaltech-festival-and-conference-2025/
Written by HH Nicholas Marston, Colleague and Friend At the end of March 2025, Christopher Sharp KC retires from practice as a Barrister in Bristol and on the Western Circuit....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/retirement-of-christopher-sharp-kc/
For International Women’s Day we asked members to nominate inspiration women for International Women’s Day. Anna Wilson – Barcan+Kirby Anna Wilson is a true champion of gender equity, transforming Barcan+Kirby...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/inspiring-women-in-bristol-legal-profession-anna-wilson-barcan-kirby/
Following the success of its inaugural festival last year, WE R LegalTech brought to you by Bristol+BathLegalTech (BBLT) is back in 2025! And in a change of venue, the Annual...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/devon-somerset-law-society-join-bristol-law-society-and-bristol-bath-legaltech-as-promotional-partners-for-the-we-r-legaltech-festival-and-conference-2025/
Everyone feels stressed sometimes, and we all handle pressure differently. Some stress can be helpful, keeping us motivated. But if stress lasts too long or becomes too much, it can...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/lawcare-how-are-you-really-managing-stress-in-the-legal-sector/
The WLECN is a network of legal employers, collaborating to provide crucial workplace encounters for Year 10 students looking to explore career opportunities within the legal sector. The Insight Week...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-west-of-england-legal-early-careers-network-wlecn-is-delighted-to-be-opening-applications-for-this-years-year-10-insight-week/
Congratulations to the Solicitors and Barristers in the Bristol and Bath area who made it on to the 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List. The List recognises lawyers who undertook 25...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/pro-bono-recognition-list-2025/
Could you be a volunteer for LawCare? Full training will be given for all roles. Hear more from our volunteers on our Volunteer stories page.
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/volunteer-for-lawcare-the-legal-mental-health-charity/
The legal sector in the South West employs nearly 8,300 solicitors and grosses more than £1.5bn a year, according to a new report. Published to mark the 200th anniversary of the Law Society,...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/value-of-south-wests-legal-sector-revealed-as-law-society-marks-200th-anniversary/
Fifty years ago the Bristol Bar was around 50 strong. There were two main chambers. By 1980 the Bar was over 60 and in the words of Anthony Harwood in...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-bristol-bar-from-the-13th-to-the-21st-century-by-christopher-sharp-kc/
Baroness Harriet Harman KC and leaders of the barrister profession are set to examine the Bar’s culture at this year’s Bar Conference, ahead of the publication of the independent report into bullying...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/year-of-the-review-bar-conference-examines-bars-culture-public-inquiries-and-future-of-justice/
Connecting experienced lawyers with students and graduates from an underrepresented background with a view to increasing diversity in the legal profession. The Association of Muslim Lawyers annual Legal Guides mentoring...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/association-of-muslim-lawyers-mntoring-scheme-open/
Don’t go it alone: find your community In the demanding and sometimes lonely legal sector, it’s easy to feel like you’re on your own. But you’re not. This Mental Health...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/lawcare-mental-health-awareness-week-2025/
Andrii Koshman is a PhD student at the University of Bristol Law School, researching how court data and statistics in the UK can improve public understanding of the courts and...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/lawyers-with-judicial-review-experience-can-you-assist-this-research-project/
Following the publication of the Law Society’s Climate Change Risk Property Practice Note, we spoke to two of its contributors, Simon Boyle, environmental lawyer, and Robert Lee, Professor of Law at...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/a-guide-to-the-law-societys-climate-change-risk-property-practice-note/
From vision to reality: the beginnings of Argyll Environmental As Argyll celebrates its 21st birthday, we reflect on our journey from inception to becoming a leader in environmental risk assessments....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/21-years-of-argyll-pioneering-environmental-risk-management/
The Joint V Law Societies (Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester have issued a joint statement in response to the recent data breach at the The Legal Aid Agency (LAA)....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/joint-v-law-societies-issue-statement-on-laa-data-breach/
Overview – Bricks (Charity no: 1183118) is a bristol based charity which supports local creative and social enterprise. The charity runs a community hub at St Annes House, a former Council office, which includes: 65 tenanted spaces...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/pro-bono-requests-may-2025-can-you-assist/
LEAP is a cloud-based practice management solution that transforms how law firms operate – streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and enabling lawyers to work anywhere, anytime, on any device. Powered by...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/revolutionise-your-law-firm-with-leap/
Weston College is hosting a practical and inspiring 1-day workshop designed especially for those who line-manage apprentices; or who are preparing to line manage and mentor. Apprenticeships are a powerful...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/weston-college-coaching-and-mentoring-for-line-managers-of-apprentices/
A prestigious award for the Muslim community has been won by Thrings’ Commercial Property Partner Salma Maqsood, for her work as a national role model for young women entering the...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/thrings-partner-wins-legal-category-at-british-muslim-of-the-year-awards/
While share transactions are a common method of business acquisition, they are not the only route to acquiring a business’ trade or operations. Trade and asset deals are another form...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/article-what-is-a-trade-and-asset-deal/
In this new feature, building on the recent History of the Bristol Bar article by Christopher Sharp KC, we will be featuring a spotlight on each of the Bristol Corporate...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/spotlight-on-bristol-chambers-st-johns-chambers/
Beverley Watkins, Managing Partner of Watkins Solicitors in Bristol and member of the LAPG Board and Advisory Committee, appeared on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio Bristol to raise urgent...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/legal-aid-agency-cyberattack-threatens-access-to-justice-says-watkins-solicitors-managing-partner-beverley-on-bbc-radio-4-and-bbc-radio-bristol/
Following the publication of the Law Society’s Climate Change and Property Practice Note on 12 May 2025, the Conveyancing Information Executive (CIE) issued a clear and helpful statement outlining what this guidance means...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/clarity-and-confidence-landmarks-perspective-on-the-law-societys-climate-change-practice-note/
Howden is the largest British owned broker and one of the largest employee owner businesses in the UK. In the lawyers space, Howden acts for around 2000 law firms in...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bls-is-delighted-to-announce-the-renewal-of-our-long-term-sponsorship-relationship-with-howden/
If you renewed your insurance on 1 April this year, you will likely have noticed that it was much less of an ordeal than in recent years when the hard...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/howden-1-april-2025-solicitors-pii-renewal-review-can-the-market-soften-any-further/
On 5 February 2025, the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) sent an e-mail to all professional deputies on its books, stating: “Dear Professional Deputy We are writing to let...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/howden-acting-as-a-professional-deputy-is-it-covered-under-your-pii/
We are often contacted by firms; when they are uncertain about whether a particular matter should be notified to their insurer. In our experience, if you are contemplating the question,...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/howden-to-notify-or-not-to-notify/
Guest article written by Charlie McCraith of Collegiate Management Services Limited and Tim Barr and Alice Turvey of Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP Residential property transactions are a common target...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/howden-imposter-seller-claims-its-for-me-to-know-and-you-to-find-out/
In today’s increasingly litigious and regulated environment, Directors & Officers’ (D&O) insurance is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. For law firms, this type of cover is particularly critical. D&O...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/howden-what-is-directors-officers-do-insurance-and-why-it-matters-for-law-firms/
Our mediators are based in and around the South West and work both locally and around the country. We aim to provide the leading choice of South West mediators for...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/aswm-civil-and-commercial-mediators/
A staple in the local legal sector’s calendar, the Bristol Law Society flagship Black Tie Annual Awards Dinner recognises and celebrates the excellence of the legal profession in the Bristol...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/bristol-legal-awards/
In law, stress and poor mental health are driving burnout and high turnover, affecting performance and client service. But firms that invest in wellbeing grow faster, retain talent, and build...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/looking-after-peoples-wellbeing-at-work-isnt-just-the-right-thing-to-do-it-makes-business-sense/
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