The long-awaited arrival of no-fault divorce law in the spring has revolutionised family law as we know it. Few could quite believe the immediate effect it would have on clients and lawyers alike.

Law firms have got better at engaging with both prospective and existing clients. Switched-on and savvy firms have understood how marketing is changing and are reaping the rewards.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has used its increased fining powers for the first time, fining a solicitor £15,000 for failing to properly manage the affairs of three clients subject to deputyship orders.

Now, more than ever, SME law firms must take a cost-conscious approach to their legal operations, which includes ensuring their legal software is helping them achieve their goals.

When the first smartphone came to market, it blew the competition away and, like so many, I jumped in and bought one. I remember experiencing, for the first time, the power of a computer in my pocket.