PE in the law expands to Sweden as six firms join new group – Legal Futures
Private equity in the law expanded to Sweden yesterday with the launch of AGRD Partners, a new group formed by six firms and backed by a Nordic investment house. The…
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Conscious appoints paid media specialist to supercharge law firm lead generation – Legal Futures
Conscious Solutions has appointed seasoned PPC specialist Alona Mackay as its new Head of Paid Media, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-performing, tailored advertising strategies for the legal sector. The…
SRA shuts down nine-partner firm over solicitor’s suspected dishonesty – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Regulation Authority yesterday shut down two law firms – including a nine-partner practice in Yorkshire – due to the suspected dishonesty of a solicitor. The post SRA shuts…
What ‘cloud-first’ really means for SME law firms – Legal Futures
Cloud computing, rising cyber threats, hybrid working, AI tools, and changing client expectations are pushing law firms to rethink how they use technology. The post What ‘cloud-first’ really means for…
ACSO bids to lead collective action against Amazon – Legal Futures
The Association of Consumer Support Organisations is looking to sue Amazon on behalf of more than 45m consumers who bought products on its website from third-party sellers. The post ACSO…
Knights enters Wales with acquisition and partner hires – Legal Futures
Listed law firm Knights has undertaken yet another latest acquisition to mark its first entry into Wales, as well as announcing the recruitment of four partners for the Cardiff office.…
Law firm owner rebuked for work of non-solicitor caseworker – Legal Futures
A law firm owner has been rebuked after the Upper Tribunal declared an application for judicial review made by an immigration caseworker at his firm as totally without merit. The…
Are we paying enough attention to international PEPs? – Legal Futures
As firms deal with more and more individuals linked to foreign governments, identifying high-risk PEPs is becoming more of a challenge – and the profession needs to up its game.…
Ground-breaking podcast lifts the lid on law firm M&A: First episode features interview with Neil Rose – Legal Futures
A unique new podcast series promises to take listeners behind the closed doors of law firm mergers and acquisitions – and its debut episode has just been released. The post…
Why more law firms are joining Nexa – Legal Futures
At Nexa, we’re proud to work with some of the UK’s most respected and specialist law firms including names like Goldstein Legal and Jacobs Legal. The post Why more law…
Law firm fails to strike out negligence claim over loan advice – Legal Futures
A Surrey law firm has failed to strike out a negligence claim brought by a married couple who claim they were forced to sell their home to fund litigation over…
Solicitor who employed banned will writer is suspended – Legal Futures
A solicitor who employed a will writer banned by the Solicitors Regulation Authority from working for law firms without its permission has been suspended for a month. The post Solicitor…
PI claims overall – and motor claims in particular – fall to new low – Legal Futures
The number of personal injury claims registered with the Compensation Recovery Unit has fallen to a new low this year – 14% below even the worst of the Covid period.…
SRA rebukes Scottish firm over management of client money – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a rebuke to a Scottish law firm for breaches of the accounts rules since taking over the work of collapsed McClure Solicitors. The post…
Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast: How to build powerful referral networks for business growth – Legal Futures
In episode 22, practising corporate lawyer and Adviserly CEO Robert Flint shares his expert insight into how law firms can grow through smarter, more strategic referrals. The post Empowering Law…