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Hillingdon Law Centre shuts for good after funding shortfall

The west London law centre, which had served the area for more than 40 years, has permanently closed after an earlier temporary suspension, the Law Centres Network has confirmed.

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Solicitor firm numbers fall to 8,923 as sole practices shrink

SRA figures for August 2026 count 8,923 regulated law firms, down 110 on a year earlier, while the number of practising solicitors rose by 4,917 to 179,054.

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Express Solicitors reports record £117.2m turnover

Manchester-based Express Solicitors says it has recorded turnover of £117.2m, according to a statement issued by the firm.

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City firms post another year of revenue growth

The latest reporting season points to a resilient top line across the largest UK practices, though partners warn that rising costs are steadily squeezing margins.

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Restructuring teams stay busy as corporate insolvencies hold high

Elevated company failures and a steady stream of director disqualifications are keeping insolvency and restructuring lawyers among the busiest in the market.

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