The Law Society Gazette

The Law Society Gazette, often referred to simply as the Gazette or the Law Gazette, is a weekly publication aimed at solicitors in England and Wales. It is produced by the Law Society of England and Wales.

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Lawyer’s 'zeal' for litigation not enough to strike out contempt proceedings

2 days ago | lawgazette.co.uk | Charlie Moloney

A mining giant has failed to strike out a contempt action against it over the ‘zeal’ with which the founder of collective action firm Pogust Goodhead is prosecuting the case. BHP Group had argued Pogust Goodhead was unsuitable as a guardian of the public interest, pointing to comments made by its chief executive Tom Goodhead on a legal podcast, in which he said he wanted to be the company’s ‘absolute worst nightmare’.
Council of Europe highlights UK's shortcomings in protecting women victims of violence through justice system

2 days ago | lawgazette.co.uk | Bianca Castro

Years of cuts have weakened crucial services for women victims of violence including those in the justice system, according to a landmark review of the UK’s performance. The first Council of Europe evaluation of the UK’s implementation of the Istanbul Convention on violence against women and domestic violence highlighted the ‘chronic under-use’ of emergency barring orders in England and Wales as a ‘major gap’ in the implementation of the convention.
Three more conveyancing law firms hit with AML fines by SRA, as regulation changes loom

2 days ago | lawgazette.co.uk | Charlie Moloney

Three conveyancing firms have been fined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority over anti-money laundering breaches - in the same week as the government acknowledged these regulations should be changed. South Yorkshire firm HSR Law was fined £23,549 for failing to meet the requirements of the MLRs 2017, becoming one of dozens of firms who have been fined five-figure sums as the SRA has sought to enforce these regulations.
Listed insolvency litigation finance firm Manolete ‘delighted’ over record revenues

2 days ago | lawgazette.co.uk | Charlie Moloney

A leading insolvency litigation financing company has said it is ‘delighted’ to report its highest ever revenue for the latest financial year. Manolete, which is UK-listed, announced its audited results for the year ended 31 March 2025 today, which showed record total revenue of £30.5m, an increase of 16% on the previous financial year.
No more leaks? Ministry of Justice announces £14m boost to fix the roof at Nottingham Crown Court

3 days ago | lawgazette.co.uk | Bianca Castro

The Ministry of Justice has said a £14m investment in building works at Nottingham Crown Court (pictured) will finally fix longstanding issues with the roof. The funding boost is part of a nationwide £148.5m maintenance programme to help improve and repair the courts estate. The £14m project will involve the installation of a new roof covering, to fix the issues of water leakage throughout the building. Leaking water problems had led to the closure of several courtrooms.
Bar Council report reveals stressed pupils and falling numbers who would recommend a career as a barrister

4 days ago | lawgazette.co.uk | Bianca Castro

Excessive, last-minute workloads and lack of a work-life balance have contributed to 88% of pupil barristers rating their stress levels as ‘moderate or high’ - an increase from 82% last year, according to the latest Bar Council survey. The survey, answered by 170 pupils – around 30% of the total – found 32% of those asked said they would ‘definitely’ recommend becoming a barrister, a fall from 42% last year. Some 45% said they ‘possibly’ would recommend a career at the bar, down from 52%.
Rugby union player's liability for collision during match upheld by Court of Appeal

4 days ago | lawgazette.co.uk | Charlie Moloney

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Fixed fee conveyancing Liverpool law firm shut down over compliance with SRA accounts rules

4 days ago | lawgazette.co.uk | Charlie Moloney

A Liverpool conveyancing firm has been shut down by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for allegedly failing to comply with the regulator's accounts rules. The SRA announced its intervention into Bolton-Jones & Co, along with a decision taken by the regulator to intervene into the practice of manager Stephen Barton. Andrew Tyl-Lasota, a partner and solicitor, has also been suspended by the SRA.
Study reveals generational difference in whistleblowing

4 days ago | lawgazette.co.uk | Bianca Castro

Young people are the least confident about coming forward to report wrongdoing they have experienced in the workplace, new research has found. In its study, Attitudes to whistleblowing, charity Protect looked into generational differences in whistleblowing across the UK. It found 61% of people, across all age groups, would opt to speak to their line manager or supervisor if they witnessed wrongdoing or malpractice in the workplace but ‘some generations were more willing to speak up than others’.
Solicitor whose firm was shut down given suspended sentence for harassment

4 days ago | lawgazette.co.uk | Charlie Moloney

A solicitor whose Runcorn-based firm was shut down by the Solicitors Regulation Authority two years ago has been handed a suspended prison sentence for harassment. Susilla Mercer, 44, had been charged with harassment of her estranged husband, Gerard Flynn, and the racially aggravated harassment of his new partner, Shelina Kurz, between January 2023 and July 2024. She failed to attend her trial and was convicted in her absence.