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Periods of market volatility can feel uncomfortable, particularly when headlines are dominated by geopolitical tension and uncertainty. The first quarter has been a reminder of that reality. Investors have had...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/jm-finn-market-update-march-2026/
If your firm interacts with HMRC on behalf of clients and is paid for doing so, you will be legally required to register as a tax adviser with HMRC from...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/hmrc-mandatory-tax-adviser-registration-what-firms-need-to-know/
The claims landscape for law firms is shifting fast in 2026, not just in the UK but across the globe. Regulatory change, rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and a...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/top-5-claims-risks-for-law-firms-in-2026/
The Bar Council has warned the government against its plans to push cases into the magistrates’ court as new data shows that its backlog has reached a record high. Statistics...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/governments-proposal-puts-magistrates-court-at-high-risk-bar-council-warns-as-backlog-reaches-record-high/
Would any member interested in joining a South West region Sports Law Group please contact Tony Steiner at Devon & Somerset Law Society – tony@dasls.com The intention is to bring together...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/south-west-region-sports-law-group-interested-members/
From guidance on adopting new technology to championing better regulation and promoting access to justice – we’re in you corner on the issues that matter. We want to hear your...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-society-practising-certificate-fee-consultation-2/
The Finance Act has passed, with implications for a range of practice areas including conveyancing, private client and tax. If your firm contacts HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) about a...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-society-resources-hmrc-tax-adviser-registration/
We have published our new Buying New Technology Guide, designed to support solicitors and firms to make safer, more informed decisions when procuring technology, including AI. The guide was developed in...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-society-new-buying-new-technology-guide/
Our President, Mark Evans, is raising funds and awareness for mental health in the legal sector at the TCS London Marathon this month (Sunday 26 April). Mark has made mental...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-society-president-mark-evans-to-run-the-london-marathon-to-raise-money-for-lawcare/
The Court of Appeal has today handed down its judgment in the case of The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) -v- Mazur & others. The judgement can be found here. You...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/mazur-judgment-cilex-wins-appeal-breaking-news/
Barristers are calling on the government to honour its 2024 manifesto promise and set up specialist sexual and domestic abuse courts, rather than restrict jury trials which risks undermining justice....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/barristers-urge-government-to-deliver-specialist-courts-for-sexual-and-domestic-abuse-cases-instead-of-restricting-jury-trials/
For business owners considering a sale or exit from their company, the forthcoming changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) will be of importance and will increase the tax you...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/structuring-your-business-for-sale-badr-is-changing-once-again/
Can you tell us about your journey into law and where you are now? I didn’t get the A level grades needed to study for an LLB in law so...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/community-spotlight-on-shahzia-daya-director-at-one-legal/
Local anti-hate charity Stand Against Racism & Inequality (SARI) is delighted to have been awarded multi-year funding by National Lottery Community Fund’s Reaching Communities Programme to support its anti-hate project All...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/all-different-all-equal-project-brought-to-life-by-national-lottery-community-fund/
Summary of requests: Real Estate – Review the draft HoT’s and advise on the property lease for a community sports Pavilion in East Bristol. (Community Asset Transfer from Bristol City Council)...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/pro-bono-requests-2-4-2026/
By Peter Liver, Chief Operations Director, The College of Legal Practice Four years on from the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), it would be understandable to assume that...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/four-years-on-from-the-sqe-why-many-firms-are-still-finding-their-way/
We recently released a four‑part podcast mini‑series exploring the realities of development due diligence and the growing role of data, expertise and collaboration across the development and planning process. We’d...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/landmark-information-development-podcast/
In the legal profession, information is the primary currency. Yet, as we move deeper into hybrid working, a critical vulnerability has emerged: the “unstructured data” generated during client consultations, case...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/securing-your-firms-intellectual-property-in-the-ai-era/
On 31 March 2026, the Court of Appeal overturned the High Court’s decision in Mazur, restoring the delegation model relied on by most law firms. Non‑authorised staff can lawfully carry out...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/mazur-delegation-survives-but-supervision-risk-remains/
More than 80% of pupil barristers said their overall experience of pupillage was positive, according to a survey published today (Friday 10 April). The Bar Council’s annual survey – answered by 30%...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/pupils-positive-about-pupillage-with-incidents-of-bullying-and-harassment-falling-but-disabled-and-second-six-pupils-more-negative-survey-finds/
The Law Society updated practice note provides advice on how solicitors, law firms and legal businesses can make sure that only those authorised to do so carry on the conduct...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-society-updated-practice-note-mazur-and-the-conduct-of-litigation/
The Law Society Council elections opened on Thursday 9 April and we have vacancies across a number of geographic, characteristic and work practice constituencies (full list below). This is a...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-society-council-vacancies/
This article is written by Dr Giles Proctor, CEO of The College of Legal Practice, drawing on student survey data and direct feedback to explore the realities of the SQE1 exam...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-college-of-legal-practice-students-views-on-the-realities-of-the-sqe1-exam/
Throughout 2025, the NJLD launched a comprehensive survey of current and former SQE candidates. An invitation to complete the survey was published on social media and received 476 complete responses...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/national-junior-lawyers-division-sqe-survey-report/
For most law firms, compliance is reactive. It shows up as an SRA audit, a panicked email from the COLP, or a last-minute scramble to evidence a risk framework that...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/a-shift-from-reactive-to-proactive-compliance/
Steps to follow and mistakes to avoid when buying new technology for your law firm or legal practice team. Read the full article with useful links and downloads here
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-society-buying-new-technology-guide/
Scrumconnect, the award-winning digital transformation specialist, has secured a contract worth up to £38 million with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to support the continued modernisation of digital services across...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/scrumconnect-secures-38m-ministry-of-justice-contract-to-accelerate-digital-transformation-in-criminal-courts/
This Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May) is a reminder that we need to keep talking about mental health, and back that up by taking action, even in small ways....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/small-actions-can-make-a-real-difference/
Under The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 there are currently 22 organisations that regulate compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules. For the...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/changes-to-the-professional-body-supervisors-regime-for-anti-money-laundering/
Please see attached letter from The Court of Protection Team, Court and Tribunals Development Directorate, HMCTS dated 14th April re COP Email volumes letter
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/court-of-protection-email-volumes-request-to-limit-unnecessary-follow-ups/
Download PDF here: 4292 Interpreting Sewer Asset Plans
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/interpreting-con29dw-sewer-asset-plans/
Download PDF here: Property billing for water and sewerage
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/how-are-properties-billed-for-water-and-sewerage/
Download PDF here: 4292 Interpreting Water Asset Plans
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/interpreting-con29dw-water-asset-plans/
Download PDF here: Building near a water main article
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/building-near-or-diverting-water-courses/
Download the PDF here: Sewer and water pipes – what are the rules
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/sewers-and-water-pipes-what-are-the-rules/
Whether you are looking to access new markets or create long-term value, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be extremely beneficial for your business. Without a thorough due diligence exercise, even...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/how-can-due-diligence-protect-your-acquisition/
Directors and employees claiming work-from-home tax relief will no longer be able to claim it from the start of the new tax year – 6 April 2026. Why is this...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/government-abolishes-work-from-home-relief/
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