Legal Services News & Updates
Law firm mfg Solicitors have been shortlisted across three categories at this year’s Insider Media Midlands Dealmakers Awards.
A West Midlands law firm has joined forces with a financial planning consultancy to help families prepare for "potentially disastrous" inheritance tax (IHT) increases when unspent pension pots come into scope in just eight months.
- 12th August 2026
Midlands firm Sydney Mitchell has expanded its team of lawyers working on the full range of family law matters following the key appointment of Suzanne El-Safty.
- 10th August 2026
Weightmans has reported a record year in 2025/26, with revenue increasing by 12 per cent to £162m and net profit rising by 17 per cent to £17m.
Gateley Legal has advised flooring distributor Likewise Group plc on a £30m equity fundraise as part of the company’s growth plans.
St Phillips Chambers has announced the appointment of a new senior clerk to their family group.
Law firm Mills & Reeve has exceeded £200 million in annual turnover for the first time, reporting record financial results for 2025/26 and rewarding employees with a £3.25 million profit share award.
- 30th July 2026
Leading law firm Freeths has advised pan-European industrial and logistics real estate developer VGP on the pre-let of 250,000 sq ft at VGP Park East Midlands to Games Workshop.
The Birmingham office of law firm Freeths has advised transport-led engineering and environmental consultancy Rappor on its multi-million-pound investment from BGF, one of the UK's most active growth capital investors.
The Birmingham office of law firm Fieldfisher has reported 16 per cent revenue growth for the 12 months ending 31 March, 2026