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Plans to merge the 100-year-old Hotwells Primary School with Cathedral Primary prompted widespread concern among parents and carers, who feared the impact on their children’s daily schooling and long-term support....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/watkins-solicitors-helps-parents-halt-controversial-school-merger-of-cathedral-primary-school-in-bristol/
Responding to the Deputy Prime Minister’s announcement on a package of measures in response to Sir Brian Leveson’s Independent Review of Criminal Courts, Bar Council Chair Barbara Mills KC said: “There’s much to...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bar-council-urges-government-not-to-pursue-changes-to-jury-trial-under-mistaken-belief-that-radical-equals-effective/
JM Finn’s Head of Investment Office Jon Cunliffe and Associate Wealth Planner Charles Barrow dissect the Budget’s impact on the economy and personal finances. Avoid making immediate kneejerk reactions to...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/jm-finn-post-budget-analysis-what-impact-will-the-budget-have-on-markets-and-personal-finances/
Head of Investment Office Jon Cunliffe considers the likely effects of the UK’s Autumn Budget statement on government finances and Gilt markets. The Budget announcement unfolded amid unprecedented leaks, with...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/how-could-the-autumn-budget-affect-markets-by-jm-finn/
The College of Legal Practice is delighted to announce the launch of a new four-year Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme, offering aspiring legal professionals a highly focused route to qualification while gaining...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-college-of-legal-practice-launches-innovative-four-year-solicitor-apprenticeship-programme/
Request 1. (Commercial property) Overview – Circomedia (charity no: 1056852) provides training and development in contemporary circus and physical theatre in Bristol. ” We build children and young people’s, confidence, skills, health, resilience, creativity and teamwork through...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/west-of-england-pro-bono-committee-requests-can-you-assist/
In conjunction with Advocate (Advocate: Finding free legal help from barristers) the University of Law in Bristol offers free advice clinics for litigants in person within the family courts for...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bristol-family-legal-advice-scheme/
In October, following the fallout from the Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys ruling, I wrote an article to try and make sense of it all. If you missed it or want...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/mazur-v-charles-russell-speechlys-case-frequently-asked-questions/
What does it take to lead in the age of AI? From scaling innovation to shaping ethical frameworks, today’s AI leaders are redefining how organisations adapt to transformative technology. How...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/becoming-an-ai-leader-no-ordinary-tech-podcast-lloyds-banking-group/
Download the PDF here: Valedictory speeches for Becky Stevens 30 January 2026
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/valedictory-speech-in-memory-of-rebecca-ann-stevens-30th-january-2026/
The General Council of the Bar (Bar Council) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jim Morris CB DSO as its next Chief Executive, taking over from Malcolm Cree CBE...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bar-council-announces-new-chief-executive-to-join-in-march-2026/
Alex, an IP lawyer, shares what it’s like to live and work with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and how it affects communication in the legal sector. They also offer simple...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/learning-to-listen-differently-my-experience-with-apd/
Here are our tips to help you take time away from work over the festive season. Remember, you can contact our helpline if you need confidential, emotional support over the...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/festive-season-survival-tips/
Award-winning law firm Thrings is continuing to enhance its private client offering with the appointment of a new partner in its Bath office. Harriet Neusinger joins the firm’s Succession and...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/thrings-welcomes-appointment-of-new-private-client-partner-in-bath/
Liverpool Advocates For Windrush (LAW) is seeking volunteer lawyers to support people affected by the Windrush scandal and their families. We would be grateful if you would consider offering your...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/pro-bono-opportunity-supporting-windrush-justice-with-law/
We have launched the inaugural Bristol Women in Business Awards – celebrating the city leading the way in gender equality The awards will take place on Thursday 12 March 2026 at...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/celebrate-your-success-apply-for-the-2026-bristol-women-in-business-awards/
Bristol Law Society’s Charity of the Year 2025, Young Lives vs Cancer, is set to benefit from the fundraising efforts of members at BLS events including the Battle of the...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bristol-law-society-and-members-raise-9000-for-young-lives-vs-cancer/
We are reviewing the Statement of Solicitor Competence and SQE Functioning Legal Knowledge to make sure they remain up to date. To support this, we’ll host online focus groups in...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/sra-help-shape-the-future-of-solicitor-qualifications/
As part of our ongoing review of consumer protection arrangements in the legal sector, we are consulting on further proposals to strengthen protections for the money consumers deposit with law firms....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/sra-consults-on-new-proposals-to-strengthen-safeguards-for-client-moneysra/
Whilst the recent Autumn Budget focused largely on personal taxation, it is still set to affect many business transactions and succession plans. One of the biggest announcements for businesses was...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/milsted-langdon-what-does-the-autumn-budget-mean-for-corporate-finance-deals/
As 2025 draws to a close, the UK insolvency landscape continues to reflect rising financial stress and lingering instability across the economy. While the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget aimed to signal...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/milsted-langdon-uk-insolvency-update-a-year-of-rising-pressures-and-uneven-recovery/
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a growing concern for families, homeowners, and business owners. With major changes coming to Agricultural Property Relief (APR), Business Property Relief (BPR) and unspent pensions, now...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/milsted-langdon-protect-your-estate-with-our-inheritance-tax-planning-guide/
The Bar Council has submitted two separate consultation responses on regulatory matters this week. Experts on our Anti-Money Laundering Working Group, Regulation Panel and Ethics Committee have been responsible for...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bar-council-reacts-to-regulatory-proposals/
The Law Society are urging members to oppose the UK government’s hasty decision to give the Financial Conduct Authority responsibility for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) supervision of...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/aml-ctf-supervision-reform-duties-powers-and-accountability-law-society-response/
As the consultation now enters its final days, we echo the Law Societies call to encourage further individual responses from conveyancing practitioners ahead of the closing date of 29 December....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/home-buying-and-selling-reform-consultation-conveyancing-task-force-response/
As we kick off 2026, take control of your financial future On 22nd January, JM Finn’s Wealth Planning team are offering a free 30-minute information session to help tackle any...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/free-wealth-planning-surgery-sessions-with-jm-finn/
International law firm Osborne Clarke has announced Real Estate partner Alice Conway as its Bristol location head for a three-year term, effective 1 January 2026. Alice succeeds Lara Burch, who was...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/osborne-clarke-appoints-alice-conway-as-bristol-location-head/
As a property or real estate lawyer, we know your clients rely on you to foresee risks before they become liabilities. Getting your due-diligence right before acquiring a site is...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/landmark-the-essential-environmental-search-pack-for-development-deals/
If anyone knows the whereabouts of any Will for the below individual, please contact Clair Ponting on info@bristollawsociety.com Christopher David CHILES of 55 Cave Court, Wilder Street, Bristol, BS2 8QZ...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/will-search-can-you-assist/
This Time to Talk Day (5 Feb), let’s make time to talk about mental health at work, so no one feels they have to cope with anxiety or other challenges...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/make-time-to-talk-about-anxiety/
With pensions set to be included in estates for Inheritance Tax purposes from April 2027, Clare Julian, Wealth Planner, explains why having numerous pension pots can bring added complications. Over...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/why-consider-pension-consolidation/
Firm nominated following wins for four years in a row at Good Money Guide Awards JM Finn has once again been shortlisted in the Good Money Guide Awards 2026 for...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/jm-finn-shortlisted-for-best-wealth-manager-in-the-good-money-guide-awards-2026/
The Law Society are currently looking to fill a vacancy on the Law Society’s Council for our 6-12 Years’ PQE seat. Eligibility details are as follows: Name of constituency Eligibility...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-society-council-vacancy-for-6-12-pqe-solicitor/
LEAP Enterprise is a fully integrated legal technology platform built for the complex needs of mid-sized and large law firms. Unlike traditional custom solutions that require long design and build cycles,...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/supporters/leap-enterprise/
LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector, has published its Impact Report 2025, showing that demand for support is higher than ever, exceeding levels seen during the Covid-19...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/lawcare-supported-more-people-in-2025-than-during-the-pandemic/
We’ve recently launched a series of Workplace Wellbeing courses designed to improve the resilience of workforces across our area. People can book onto our courses individually through our website, but...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/nhs-talking-therapies-provide-free-and-confidential-support-for-people-experiencing-depression-anxiety-stress-and-a-range-of-other-mental-health-issues-in-bristol-north-somerset-and-south-glouceste/
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