
To SQM or not to SQM. That is the question
We have had several firms approach us with this question. The main attraction for staying with or moving to SQM is obviously the 5-year period between assessments. But all that glitters is not always gold. In this article we go through the considerations firms should be thinking about when making this decision. Having pored over…

SRA reforms compensation fund levy
The Solicitors Regulation Authority today confirmed plans to impose a hefty increase in the compensation fund levy, but is moving to ease the relative burden on smaller firms. During its draft 2026-27 business plan consultation, the regulator said one of the main concerns raised was the potentially disproportionate impact that increases in fees or compensation…
