With the recent news that ISG has entered administration, the spotlight has returned once more to the challenges and risks facing contractors and sub-contractors in the UK’s construction sector. The…
The Lawyer Top 200 UK Law Firms list is now live, and Manchester-based Express Solicitors has improved on its ranking once again, coming in at 71, up nine places from…
New research confirms that law firms are increasingly seeking to take advantage of the opportunities presented by hybrid working through the policies they are implementing for their staff and the…
Access Legal has integrated its case and practice management software, Access Legal Proclaim, with Coadjute. The post Access Legal Proclaim integrates with Coadjute to modernise and streamline property transactions for…
A solicitor who has cost the profession more than £3.8m in payments from the SRA Compensation Fund to replace money that was taken from property clients has been struck off.…
Law firm merger and acquisition activity is continuing with deals in Dorset, Manchester and London, including a leading commercial firm establishing an employment practice. The post Dorset, Manchester and London…
The heads of large law firms do not feel their marketing communications portray their expertise very well but are still putting marketing chiefs on the boards, according to new research.…
A House of Lords committee has launched an inquiry into the adequacy of interpreting and translation services in the courts – and whether AI could help. The post Peers to…
We also analyse and dissect the role Verify 365 plays in helping law firms confirm an individual’s identity and identify if they are politically exposed or under current sanctions. The…
Total transactions across the residential and commercial real estate market are down by -22% annually. The post Active property law firms continue to drop in 2024 with transactions down 22%…
I recently read an article highlighting the ongoing stress and burnout among lawyers. This piece deeply resonated with me as I have seen this play out day to day in…
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has agreed to the creation of a “separate funding vehicle” within the same litigation funder as it approved the first opt-in collective proceedings order. The post…
A solicitor who mistakenly transferred £10,000 of client money to his firm’s business account – and did not realise for six months – has been fined by the SRA. The…
Actions filed at the Competition Appeals Tribunal encompass a staggering 544m class members, the equivalent of 8.1 actions for each person in the UK. The post Eight opt-out class actions…
A male High Court judge who expressed his love for a young female member of staff has received a reprimand for serious misconduct. The post High Court judge avoids removal…