The release marks the industry’s first resource management and work allocation tool purpose-built for mid-tier law firms. The post BigHand launches new mid-law resource management solution to support client retention,…
With over 35 years’ experience in legal technology and business transformation, Graham discusses the behaviours, mindsets, and tools that set successful firms apart, and explains how to benchmark analytical maturity…
The ILFM has today announced the launch of iCOFA – The COFA Institute, a dedicated new resource designed to support COFAs, Deputy COFAs and members of a compliance team directly…
It is crucial for law firms to have a person responsible for compliance with the UK Sanctions Regime. This can be COLP, MLRO, MLCO, etc. The post Sanctions for law…
Today’s clients, whether individuals, businesses, or organisations, expect more from their lawyers: clear communication, transparent pricing, speed, and above all, advice that drives results. The post Why clients demand value…
About to start TC In our latest Career Conundrum, a soon-to-be trainee solicitor asks whether it’s acceptable for men to wear earrings in the office. “I recently saw your last…
The man who founded now-defunct Stobart Barristers and then bought two well-known criminal law firms, has been cleared of any wrongdoing around his business’s insolvency. The post High-profile ABS owner…
Instructing a conveyancer when a property is listed is number one of an eight-point plan issued by a group of 23 leading organisations to speed up the home-buying process. The…
There are “unacceptably long delays” in the family justice system and the government is showing no urgency to deal with them, MPs have said. The post Family justice system “letting…
The new costs budgeting ‘lite’ pilots may not save solicitors time or money, it has been claimed – but the deputy head of civil justice insisted that ways to reduce…
(Sponsored content.) Colin Bohanna reflects on why he has joined Dye & Durham UK, what’s changing and how legal professionals can benefit from a more connected, customer-first approach to technology.…
Irish arm integrated into firm’s European network Dublin, Ireland Eversheds Sutherland has announced a new Irish practice, after merger talks with between Eversheds Ireland and Irish outfit William Fry reached…
Jailed for 10 years A former employee of global law firm Dentons has been banned from the legal profession after being convicted of drug smuggling in the United Arab Emirates.…
Lawhive acquires conveyance specialist An AI powered lawtech company backed by Google has acquired a UK law firm, in what is thought to be a first for the country’s legal…
During the course of the next decade, more likely the next five years, we will get to the stage where nobody will visit a law firm’s website to arrange an…