M&A starts in the data room – what would yours say about your business? – Legal Futures
When I sold inCase last year, people asked what made the deal run smoothly. To their surprise, it was the data room – the single most powerful tool in mergers…
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What is the difference between a locum solicitor and a consultant solicitor? – Legal Futures
As the desire for a more balanced life continues among professionals, especially Generation Z, many solicitors are choosing to step away from partnership tracks and explore more flexible ways of…
Consultant-led law firms “pose greater money laundering risk” – Legal Futures
The decentralised nature of consultant-led law firms carries extra money laundering risks that mean compliance officers may need to be “more interventionist”, the SRA has cautioned. The post Consultant-led law…
SRA to consult on strengthening continuing competence regime – Legal Futures
The SRA is to consult on strengthening continuing competence requirements as it was not clear whether solicitors are reflecting properly on their practices. The post SRA to consult on strengthening…
Ten competition class actions for every person in the UK – Legal Futures
There were more than 655m class members of actions in the Competition Appeal Tribunal at the end of 2024 – equivalent to 10.4 class actions for every person in the…
FCA already under pressure to restrict car finance redress scheme – Legal Futures
Peers on the House of Lords’ financial services regulation committee have questioned whether the FCA’s plan for a motor finance claims redress scheme is too generous. The post FCA already…
Internet Erasure Ltd – Legal Futures
Internet Erasure Ltd is a specialist firm dedicated to helping individuals remove harmful online content from major platforms such as Google, Bing, ChatGPT, and other digital sources. The post Internet…
Building a healthy risk and compliance culture in law firms – Legal Futures
At the recent Legal Compliance Collectives Unconference hosted by Miller, one of the recurring themes among delegates was how law firms are actively working to cultivate a strong and sustainable…
Mergers, administration and a new firm – legal market stays active – Legal Futures
Merger talks announced earlier this year between Ward Hadaway and The Endeavour Partnership have proven successful as we round up recent market developments. The post Mergers, administration and a new…
“Too soon” for struck-off solicitor to apply for return to roll – Legal Futures
A struck-off solicitor who has not paid the Solicitors Regulation Authority nearly £65,000 in outstanding costs from his disciplinary hearing cannot return to the roll. The post “Too soon” for…
Birss criticises “Balkanised” civil justice procedure – Legal Futures
Lord Justice Birss, the outgoing deputy head of civil justice, has spoken out at what he called the “heavily Balkanised” civil justice process in England and Wales. The post Birss…
CLC issues warning not to slack off on post-completion work – Legal Futures
The term ‘post-completion’ can encourage conveyancers to see applications to HM Land Registry as an afterthought, especially as they are done after collecting the fee, the CLC has warned. The…
Panel backs making law firms tell clients how to complain at end of cases – Legal Futures
The Legal Services Consumer Panel has come out strongly in favour of law firms telling clients how to complain at the end of a matter as well as the beginning.…
Will AI finally kill the billable hour? The rise of value-based pricing – Legal Futures
The billable hour has long dominated law firm pricing models. However, as artificial intelligence reshapes legal work, this traditional approach faces increasing scrutiny. The post Will AI finally kill the…
Litera announces strategic investment in Postilize – Legal Futures
Litera has announced a strategic investment in Postilize to accelerate innovation in business development with the launch of Foundation Proactive, Powered by Postilize. The post Litera announces strategic investment in…