Who will shape the future of UK lawtech? – Legal Futures
The legal profession in England and Wales is broadly gender-balanced. The technology sector is not. Lawtech sits at the intersection of both. The post Who will shape the future of…
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North-West PI firm winds down after funder pulls out – Legal Futures
A well-known personal injury law firm is in the process of shutting down after its funder pulled its backing. The Manchester firm has filed a notice of intention to appoint…
PE-backed barrister group launches outsourced service for chambers – Legal Futures
Private-equity backed The Barrister Group has launched a platform that will handle chambers’ operational requirements and also distribute briefs that they cannot handle. The post PE-backed barrister group launches outsourced…
AI and client confidentiality: the next regulatory faultline – Legal Futures
The area most likely to expose firms to regulatory jeopardy in 2026 needs far more guidance: client confidentiality in the age of commercial AI systems. The post AI and client…
Ethical working cultures “vital” for law firms, indemnity insurer says – Legal Futures
An “ethical and supportive working culture” has become “not just beneficial, but vital” to the future of law firms, a leading professional indemnity insurer has said. The post Ethical working…
Solicitor struck off for misleading judge about location – Legal Futures
A solicitor who “wasted valuable court time” by telling a recorder that he was in London when he was actually in Munich has been struck off. The post Solicitor struck…
Call to cut out “second-rate lawyers” from SEND work – Legal Futures
The government has been urged to ensure that its reforms to special education needs and disabilities (SEND) provision remove “second-rate lawyers” from the system”. The post Call to cut out…
Most employers unprepared for menopause compliance deadline, as three in four say the law does not go far enough – Legal Futures
New research from VinciWorks reveals a significant governance gap on menopause at work, with most organisations yet to commit to action plans required under the Employment Rights Act The post…
Loss adjuster’s law firm makes first acquisition in growth push – Legal Futures
A law firm owned by a major loss adjusting business has made its first acquisition as it ramps up what has already been an expansive 18 months. The post Loss…
“Make LEI compulsory”, litigation funding expert tells MPs – Legal Futures
Legal expenses insurance should be compulsory for everyone, the co-chair of the Civil Justice Council working party on litigation funding has told MPs. The post “Make LEI compulsory”, litigation funding…
Client account interest scheme “could create meaningful change” – Legal Futures
An Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts scheme “could create meaningful change” by delivering a justice system that works for more people. The post Client account interest scheme “could create meaningful…
Investment in UK lawtech hit new record last year – Legal Futures
Investment in UK lawtech companies continues to rise rapidly, hitting a record £189m last year, a 35% jump on the previous year’s record, according to new research. The post Investment…
The UK’s global leadership in lawtech is at risk if women are left behind – Legal Futures
Tech has the equivalent of an old boy’s network. That makes it harder for women to break in. It also makes it harder when it comes to networking, finding backers…
World-class cybersecurity for UK law firms and why it’s more important than ever – Legal Futures
Over the last few years, the legal sector has found itself increasingly in the crosshairs for sophisticated cybercriminals due to the immense value of the data they hold. The post…
Litigation finance: A growth tool for SME law firms – Legal Futures
For many SME law firms and claims management companies operating in the consumer claims sector, the challenge is no longer identifying demand. It is funding it. The post Litigation finance:…