Law firm ignored red flags over client’s “inconsistent” ID – Legal Futures
A law firm that submitted identity evidence to the HM Land Registry which clearly did not stack up has been rebuked by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The post Law firm…
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Associate avoids strike-off after dishonestly deleting emails – Legal Futures
An associate who deleted an email chain as part of a “deliberate and dishonest attempt on her part to shape the narrative” following a client complaint has avoided being struck…
Group litigation “could cost the UK economy £18bn” – Legal Futures
The rise of group litigation in the UK could cost the economy almost £18bn, a free market thinktank based in Brussels has estimated. The post Group litigation “could cost the…
Closing the Cybersecurity Gap in Legal Practice – Law Gazette – Features
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Mentoring scheme for underrepresented aspiring commercial barristers reopens with record number of chambers – Legal Cheek
Apply now The Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR) has launched this year’s mentorship scheme for underrepresented groups, with a record 26 leading commercial chambers involved. This year, COMBAR’s programme offers around…
Ex-Freshfields lawyers raise $30 million for AI tech business – Legal Cheek
Fund further growth Nnamdi Emelifeonwu, and Feargus MacDaeid Two former Magic Circle lawyers have raised $30 million (£22 million) to fund their AI-powered legal tech company. Nnamdi Emelifeonwu and Feargus…
Law firm to pay 10% of commercial fees into social justice fund – Legal Futures
A well-known London law firm has launched a fund to receive 10% of the firm’s fees from non-contentious commercial work and then hand over the money to two legal charities.…
Suspension for solicitor who acted on both sides of case – Legal Futures
A solicitor whose firm acted for both sides in litigation over a debt, despite him being told of the obvious conflict, has been suspended for six months. The post Suspension…
UK lawtech firm raises $30m to expand use of agentic AI – Legal Futures
A lawtech contract specialist has raised $30m in Series B funding to further develop its use of agentic artificial intelligence as it expands outside the UK. The post UK lawtech…
Conveyancing instructions up by a third as completion times fall – Legal Futures
Conveyancing instructions rose by almost a third last year, while completion times fell, while seven out of 10 home buyers were more likely to choose a conveyancer that was 100%…
What makes a legal claim suitable for funding – Legal Futures
Litigation funding is becoming an increasingly strategic tool for law firms seeking to pursue higher volumes of strong claims without tying up their own capital. The post What makes a…
Then and now: How legal support has evolved in five years – Legal Futures
With the release of the 2025 BigHand Legal Workflow Leadership Report, we now have five years of data that tell a compelling story about how legal support operations have shifted…
The ins and outs of adjourning a trial – Law Gazette – Features
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High Court warns lawyers over AI use after ‘fake’ cases cited in submissions – Legal Cheek
Barrister and solicitor escape contempt proceedings The High Court has issued a stern warning to the legal profession after examining two cases involving “fake” citations, suggesting in its judgment that…
David Cameron joins DLA Piper – Legal Cheek
Former PM takes consultancy role at global giant Former Prime Minister David Cameron has joined DLA Piper as a consultant, following reports last month that he was in discussions about…