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The Surrey Law Society regularly represents members on issues of interest, including engagement in consultations that affect the profession.  Here you can view the most recent consultation responses submitted by the Surrey Law Society. 

 

The Society welcomes members from across the county who wish to engage in this activity; if you would like to have your say please email admin@surreylawsociety.org.uk and a member of the committee will be in touch.

8 June 2026

Small law firms and sole practitioners play a vital role in the UK's legal services sector, which generates £44 billion in direct turnover, contributes £34.2 billion to the economy and supports 1.6% of the UK workforce.

8 June 2026

The legal profession is once again coming together to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride, inclusion and community as Pride in Practice returns on Thursday 11 June 2026.

28 May 2026

Brighton and Gatwick law firm Martin Searle Solicitors launches its annual ‘Social Care Funding Matters’ campaign, offering free legal support to families, lawyers and professional deputies

21 May 2026

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has launched a consultation on its proposed Business Plan and Funding Requirements for 2026/27, setting out significant proposed changes to regulatory priorities, operational activity and practising certificate fees.

18 May 2026

Surrey Law Society was pleased to welcome representatives from The Law Society of England and Wales to Guildford on Thursday 14 May for a Property Power Hour discussion focused on the future of conveyancing and property practice. . The session, kindly hosted by TWM Solicitors at their Guildford office, brought together conveyancing practitioners and property

7 May 2026

The way clients search for legal services is changing fast.