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By Huw Nicholls

20th January 2026

Ministry of Justice proposes significant reforms to lawyers' client account interest

Last year, the SRA consulted on the future of client money. Whilst significant changes to firms’ ability to hold client money have been paused (for now), the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has now launched its own consultation on a scheme intended to raise funds through a portion of the interest earned on client money.

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By Armstrong Watson

19th January 2026

An interview with Helen Daly, Senior Associate at JHA - technology advisers to accountancy and law firms

Over the past five years, the legal technology market has undergone rapid consolidation. Private equity investment, maturing product lines and the pressure to expand into adjacent markets have all driven major vendors to acquire smaller competitors. For mid-sized firms, this presents both opportunity and risk.

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By Lee Hayes

19th December 2025

Financing options for law firms in 2026

As law firms face unprecedented pressures, the way they approach growth and capitalisation is shifting. With a greater need for investment in technology, rising operational costs and working capital challenges, law firms require more funding than ever before to remain competitive and compliant. Many will struggle to achieve this through partner capital alone.

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accountancy firm

By Huw Nicholls

16th December 2025

How will the revised LLPs SORP affect your business?

New accounting changes are set to be introduced for LLPs in 2026 following the publication of the latest Statement of Recommended Practice – Accounting by Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs SORP).

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By Becky Fraser

15th December 2025

LLP Salaried Member Rules

HMRC has recently issued surveys in collaboration with IFF Research, to randomly selected LLP members, regarding the taxation of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs).

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By Andy Poole

9th December 2025

Becoming a Partner in a Law Firm: Skills and Responsibilities

I was interviewed by LawFirmAmbition about the most common questions surrounding the topic of becoming a partner in a law firm. The questions below focus on the necesary skills needed to be an effective partner as well as the levels of responsibility and obligations you may take on in your new role. You can read the answers to previous questions here: 

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By Andy Poole

9th December 2025

Becoming a Partner in a Law Firm: The implications of moving on from, or retiring from a Law Firm

I was interviewed by LawFirmAmbition about the most common questions surrounding the topic of becoming a partner in a law firm.

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By Andy Poole

9th December 2025

Becoming a Partner in a Law Firm: All About Finances

There's many questions to ask when considering becoming a partner in a law firm, especially about the financial aspects. How can I work out the financial returns? Are there risks? Andy Poole, Legal Sector Partner, answer some of those FAQs.

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By Andy Poole

9th December 2025

Becoming a Partner in a Law Firm: Capital Contributions

I was interviewed by LawFirmAmbition about the most common questions surrounding the topic of becoming a partner in a law firm. The questions below focus on the capital you are asked to contribute and what is expected of you as a partner. You can read the answers to previous questions here.

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By Sally Jones

27th November 2025

Bank interest and partial exemption – A new VAT risk for law firms?

Recent increases in interest rates have led many professional services firms to earn more interest on client funds held in deposit accounts. As bank interest may be treated as a VAT-exempt supply, law firms and other businesses with significant interest income should assess whether this additional income affects their ability to recover VAT on overhead costs under the partial exemption rules.

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