News & updates

The latest announcements, policy responses and insights from Law Society Wales.

Policy

Law Society Wales responds to Welsh Government justice consultation

Our public affairs team has submitted a detailed response to the latest Welsh Government consultation on access to justice, emphasising the need for sustained investment in legal aid and court services.

12 August 2026Read
Regulation

New guidance published on SRA continuing competence in Wales

We have published updated guidance to help Welsh solicitors meet the SRA’s continuing competence requirements, including Welsh-language training and jurisdiction-specific CPD resources.

28 July 2026Read
Firm News

Jonathan Davies appointed to lead Wales office expansion

Jonathan Davies, Head of Wales, has been appointed to oversee the expansion of our Cardiff office and deepen our engagement with law firms across South and North Wales.

15 July 2026Read
Practice Insight

Welsh property market: key legal considerations for 2026

Our property team outlines the critical legal issues affecting Welsh property transactions this year, from planning reform to leasehold changes and rural land considerations.

03 July 2026Read
Events

Law Society Wales hosts annual professional ethics seminar

Solicitors from across Wales joined our annual seminar on professional ethics, confidentiality and the challenges of modern legal practice.

19 June 2026Read
Practice Insight

Family law update: implications of recent Court of Appeal decisions

Our family law specialists examine recent Court of Appeal judgments and their practical impact on financial remedies, children arrangements and domestic abuse cases in Wales.

02 June 2026Read