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We publish clear, factual reporting on significant legal developments affecting consumers and businesses — including regulatory action, court decisions, firm closures, and emerging legal risks. Every article is sourced, dated, and written to help readers understand what has happened and what steps may be available.

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SRA Interventions

Summaries of recent Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) interventions sourced from public decisions.

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Legal industry guidance

Legal Industry Updates & Client Guidance

Clear, practical guidance for clients and legal professionals navigating law firm closures, matter transfers, and client protection processes — written calmly and with regulatory compliance in mind.

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Latest legal updates

Recent developments from across the UK legal landscape, published with source links and clear timelines.

#01SRA InterventionsInformation19 February 20264 min read

SRA closes Bloomsbury Law Solicitors

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) intervened into Bloomsbury Law Solicitors on 18 February 2026, citing the need to protect client interests and safeguard money or files. Gardner Champion is helping affected clients, where instructed, to request file recovery, secure client money subject to the appointed agent's procedures, and transfer live matters as regulators permit. Clients can contact us for guidance on keeping cases moving.

SRA InterventionLaw Firm ClosureNational impact

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#02SRA InterventionsInformation19 February 20264 min read

SRA closes W A G Davidson & Co

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) intervened into W A G Davidson & Co on 18 February 2026, citing the need to protect client interests and safeguard money or files. Gardner Champion is helping affected clients, where instructed, to request file recovery, secure client money subject to the appointed agent's procedures, and transfer live matters as regulators permit. Clients can contact us for guidance on keeping cases moving.

SRA InterventionLaw Firm ClosureNational impact

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#03Legal Industry Updates & Client GuidanceClient Alert4 February 202610 min read

What Happens If Your Law Firm Suddenly Closes? A Guide for Clients

If your solicitor’s firm has closed or become unavailable, you’re not powerless. The priority is protecting deadlines, identifying who holds your file and any client money, and arranging a safe transfer to a new solicitor.

Law firm closureClient protectionFile recoveryClient money

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#04Legal Industry Updates & Client GuidanceClient Alert4 February 20269 min read

Transferring Your Legal Case After a Law Firm Closure: What You Need to Know

If you need a new solicitor after a firm closure, you can usually transfer your matter mid-way. The key is minimising delay, securing the file safely, and getting clear information on costs before work starts.

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#05Legal Industry Updates & Client GuidanceInformation4 February 20267 min read

Support for Solicitors and Legal Staff Affected by Law Firm Closures

If you have been affected by a law firm closure, you deserve a stable, compliance-led environment where your work can continue safely. This page sets out what to look for in your next firm and where to find current opportunities at Gardner Champion.

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