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What experienced serious injury lawyers are really looking for from a modern practice
Richard Harwood, Director of Serious Injury at Minster Law, reflects on what enables lawyers to do their best work and why the structure around serious injury practice matters more than ever.
Independent file audits in law firms: What they are and why they matter
File reviews form a key part of a firm’s overall compliance framework and are particularly relevant to demonstrating compliance with the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Source of funds isn’t just about paperwork
In April, the SRA issued its first fixed penalties for AML information failures, fining three firms £750 each for failing to hand over AML and sanctions data.
Weightmans collaborates with global insurance analytics leader, Verisk, to launch new anti-fraud intelligence platform ‘Fraud Rely’
Law firm Weightmans has strengthened its fraud capability by becoming the first UK legal entity to collaborate with global insurance data analytics and technology leader Verisk, launching ‘Fraud Rely’ – a next generation anti-fraud intelligence platform.
Miller’s annual CLC risk & compliance conference: regulatory developments, claims, and training insights
Despite the inclement weather, Miller’s annual CLC Risk & Compliance Conference, held on 21 January 2026, attracted an impressive turnout. Attendees benefited from a comprehensive agenda that underscored the significance of current regulatory changes and industry trends.
Landmark Information Group appointed to provide geospatial data processing services to Ordnance Survey
Landmark Information Group announced that it has been appointed as one of three suppliers to deliver geospatial data processing services under Ordnance Survey’s (OS) new Geospatial Content Enhancement Framework (GCE)
Podcast explores how to empower the next generation of law firm leaders
Episode 31 features Nusrat Siddique, who shares insights into the realities facing junior lawyers and how firms can build environments where future leaders can thrive.
Private equity overtakes merger as UK law firms’ preferred route to growth, new research reveals
Three-quarters of firms seeking investment now favour private equity as sector faces “once-in-a-generation” transformation according to survey of UK law firm leaders
A new era for finding answers in iManage
When workloads are heavy and deadlines are tight, even saving a single step in a workflow can translate into hours gained back over the course of a week.
Litera appoints legal industry veteran Grant Hewlett to lead AI firm intelligence portfolio
Hewlett brings more than 15 years of experience spanning Big4 consulting, BigLaw operations, and Alternative Legal Service Provider (ALSP) leadership, giving him a complete view of how legal organizations function.
Blog
Mazur: when regulators make simple things complicated
What the last six months have shown is that supervision cannot be treated as a background compliance obligation quietly managed somewhere in a firm’s operational processes.
How unstoppable AI is reshaping UK legal practice
At a time when most technology innovation still flows from the US and China, UK lawtech is attracting growing international attention and capital.
Modern vehicles: new injury profiles and new legal challenges
As the number of electric vehicles on UK roads continues to grow year-on-year, it is important to address the risks that come with their increased adoption.
