Legal News

Broadfield model delivers international growth in first year

Broadfield – the new international law firm supported by a global management consultancy – has achieved a lot in its first year but there is much more to do, according to its UK managing partner.

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High Court rejects abuse claim against data breach lawyers

The High Court has rejected an accusation of abuse of process levied against a leading consumer claim law firm and a KC over their conduct of a data breach case.

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Barrister disbarred over bid to avoid paying chambers rent

A barrister who misled a client into thinking he was working through chambers when he was not – so as to avoid paying rent on the income – has been disbarred.

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Health-justice partnerships “vital” to help marginalised groups

Legal services must be combined with healthcare to reach marginalised groups, a three-year study of an Australian health-justice partnership has found.

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On good authority? GenAI and the reputational risks to law firms

As GenAI’s influence grows, so do the risks which are already playing out in courtrooms across England and Wales, where some early adopters are setting precedents they would rather not.


Why this is the year for law firms to embrace generative AI

After more than a year of pilots, proofs of value and early experimentation, firms are increasingly embedding AI into day-to-day workflows.


Client account interest is not spare change

The proposed Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts scheme is being framed as a sensible, international, “tried and tested” way for the profession to help fund a justice system under strain.