Legal Protection News

Oct 17, 2025 | ALP, ATE, BTE, Legal Expenses

In September 2025, the High Court clarified the role of non-qualified legal employees. Mr Justice Sheldon handed down an important ruling that explains the limits of what non-qualified employees of law firms are permitted to do.

Oct 01, 2025 | ALP

New legislation under the proposed Employment Rights Bill, billed as the most significant upgrade to workplace protections in a generation, had its third reading at the House of Lords on 3 September. The bill is expected to be given Royal Assent and will amend the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Sep 19, 2025 | ALP

While most drivers worry about accidents or theft, a growing threat for motorists is vehicle cloning - where criminals steal a car’s identity, using its registration plate to commit crimes.

Jul 07, 2025 | ALP

Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) has partnered with Lexelle Ltd, a leading specialist in ancillary product provision, to underwrite its motor Legal Expenses Insurance (LEI) products.

Nov 29, 2024 | ALP

Significant change is coming for employers with the government proposing the biggest shake-up to employment law for more than a generation. But, while the proposals in the Employment Rights Bill will boost employees’ rights, they should also increase productivity...

Sep 20, 2024 | ALP

After the event (ATE) insurance and funding – how to choose the right funding solution? 4 things for law firms to consider.

Apr 04, 2024 | ALP

Specialist legal expenses insurer Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) has launched ‘PAID+’ in partnership with experienced medical agency Speed Medical. PAID+ is available to clinical negligence and personal injury law firms.

Dec 04, 2023 | ALP

Choosing the right After The Event (ATE) insurance provider is important. So, solicitors need to ensure they’re partnering with providers who will adequately protect their clients throughout their legal action – no matter how long it takes.

Oct 25, 2023 | ALP, BTE, Commercial Legal Expenses , SME

The current economic landscape is piling pressure on the decision makers at the top of businesses. So, it’s important for businesses to consider their legal obligations when considering redundancies, so they don’t find themselves in a legal battle.

Aug 14, 2023 | ALP, ATE

Reports of delays might not be new, but they continue to get longer and longer. Last May, it was newsworthy that Thanet County Court had a wait time of over 456 days (15 months). But these figures are shadowed by the latest statistics from Dartford in June 2023, who’re running at 829 days.