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By Huw Nicholls

2nd February 2026

Planning for and completing an Accountant’s Report: Key recommendations for law firms

The Solicitors Regulation Authoroity (SRA) has produced guidance to assist in the planning and completion of an Accountant’s Report. The SRA recommends that this is not just read by reporting accountants but by law firms too. From a law firm perspective, the guidance helps firms understand what procedures will ensure client money is properly safeguarded, and what factors might lead to a reporting accountant qualifying their report.

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By Douglas Russell

30th January 2026

How can law firms thrive in 2026?

In 2026, the legal sector continues to face a challenging economic outlook with key pressures including rising operational costs, talent shortages, AI adoption and a regulatory landscape that is rapidly evolving.

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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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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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