For over a year A senior solicitor has been removed from the roll after spending more than a year deceiving clients about the progress of their cases. Rachel Parker worked…
An AI-first law firm that is planning to automate much of the conveyancing process – using AI agents clients can speak to – has raised £2m in seed funding ahead…
New requirements to strengthen ethical standards now expressly state that lawyers must place their duties to the court and to act with independence, above acting in the best interests of…
A law firm that limits its solicitors to 25 billable hours a week has seen annual growth of 40% over the last two years. The post PE-backed firm sees capping…
MPs yesterday grilled the prospective chair of the Legal Services Board over a potential conflict of interest with her existing role as chair of King’s Counsel Appointments. The post MPs…
New global research from LEAP Legal Software shows UK legal professionals are the most frequent AI users on the planet, with integrated tools already delivering measurable time savings across the…
Perfect Portal was named Legal Supplier of the Year at the British Conveyancing Awards 2026, hosted by Today’s Media at the grand Manchester Cathedral. The post Perfect Portal wins Legal…
From TC recruitment in the AI age to trainee burnout to media training for early talent teams: we’ve got all the bases covered in new breakout session format The schedule…
Benito Mottoh A law grad has gone viral after running to all five Magic Circle law firm headquarters in central London. Benito Mottoh documented his challenge on Instagram, running 8km…
Listed law firm Knights has confirmed that it is in talks with a leading South-East practice in what would be by far the biggest deal it has ever done. The…
A tax specialist owes his former law firm £204,000 in overpayments he received while an employee after failing to refer work that would cover his debt, the High Court has…
A solicitor who signed a deed as a witness to a signature when she had not actually been present has escaped being struck off. The post No strike-off for solicitor’s…
As many as half of law firm clients believe that AI can replace a qualified solicitor, although most say this would only be for routine matters. The post Half of…
As automation tools become more sophisticated, they are increasingly used for more complex tasks, such as interpreting evidence and informing case strategy, particular in the PI sector. The post Automation…
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