FIND A SOLICITOR GAZETTE LEGAL JOBS BOOKSHOP Log in Sign up Membership Campaigns Topics and resources Career advice Events Learning BUSINESS REVIEW… Business review and annual report 15 Jul 2021 3 minutes read Print Our key achievements 2020 was undoubtedly a year like no other. Our business year began with setting out our three key goals: promoting the legal profession with government and the public influencing for impact to create a positive operating environment driving professional excellence We were making significant progress in delivering these when we were faced with unprecedented developments, not only across our profession but across society. This began with the unexpected news at the beginning of February that the Law Society building had caught fire. Luckily no-one was hurt, and we were able to quickly adapt, with agile working becoming the norm. This agility served us well as only weeks later the UK entered its first national lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic and we all moved to working remotely. Throughout this period of uncertainty, we remained committed to supporting the legal profession. We represented our members and their organisations through a collective, stronger voice, advocating for financial and business support from UK and Welsh governments. We also provided practical and immediate support to our members, by responding to these unprecedented developments, not only across our profession and operating environment, but across society. Our influencing and engagement work also secured positive developments for the profession. You can explore more about the ways in which we've supported the profession below. Expand all Our COVID-19 response Influencing for impact Learning and development Promoting the profession Download our summary of the business review: English (PDF 310 KB) Welsh (PDF 307 KB) Annual report The Law Society Group annual report (PDF 3 MB) was signed off at our Council meeting on 14 July 2021. The full report gives information on: how the Law Society Group is made up what the Law Society Group achieved in 2019/20 detailed accounts and consolidated financial statements a full financial review Archived business reviews 2018/19 (PDF 2.5 MB) 2017/18 (PDF 1.5 MB) 2016/17 (PDF 1 MB) 2015/16 (PDF 1.4 MB) Archived annual reports 2019 (PDF 3 MB) 2018 (PDF 3 MB) 2017 (PDF 2 MB) 2016 (PDF 3.2 MB) 2015 (PDF 2.5 MB) 2014 (PDF 2.9 MB) Maximise your Law Society membership with My LS SIGN UP FOR PUBLIC VISITORS Common legal issues Using a solicitor Resources ABOUT US Our governance Our strategy and business plan Business review and annual report Supporting members across the country Work in Wales Work at the Law Society Legal Corporate responsibility Modern slavery statement CONTACT OR VISIT US For public visitors Press office Public affairs Helplines Practice Advice Service Law Society library Reading Room Bar and restaurant Venue hire Advertise with us Apply for funding Social media © The Law Society 2021. All rights reserved. - v.2021.11.15.1 Cookies Privacy policy Accessibility Legal notice To optimise your experience, we use cookies This site uses cookies to provide essential functionality, to help us understand how people find and use the site, to personalise your experience, and tailor advertising to you. To agree to our recommended settings, click “Accept”. To manage your cookie choices, click “Settings”. AcceptSettings