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Litica broadens global reach with new Cologne office in European expansion
Litica, the leading ATE and litigation insurance provider, recently announced at London’s Annual International Litigation Finance Forum its expansion into Europe, with a new office in Cologne (Köln) Germany.
Navigating the 2023 legal job market: Challenges and opportunities
Whilst some practice areas are booming in terms of hiring, overall, it is quieter this year than last. In fact, recent research by Vacanysoft, in conjunction with search, shows that 2023 is shaping up to be the slowest year for top-tier UK law firm recruitment since 2020, with job openings down 35.5% year-on-year.
Briefed’s UK Sanctions Training – Elevate your sanctions compliance expertise
With sanctions regimes worldwide becoming increasingly stringent, it has become paramount for barristers and chambers staff to possess a comprehensive understanding of their obligations and responsibilities concerning UK sanctions, ensuring full compliance in an evolving international landscape.
The return of the Digital Conveyancing Summit – book your Masterclasses now!
Following the incredible success of last year’s inaugural Digital Conveyancing Summit, InfoTrack are proud to announce that it is returning on 22 November 2023.
Career pathways into the legal profession for non-lawyers
Career pathways into the legal professional don’t stop at qualifying to practice law. What about the finance and management side of a law firm? It’s a business, with a heavily regulated specialist accounting and bookkeeping aspect.
Appears to be fright night for estate agents in the UK today
The provisional seasonally adjusted estimate of the number of UK residential transactions in September 2023 is 85,610, 17% lower than September 2022 and 1% lower than August 2023
Cyber crime: Access Legal offers protection, support and reassurance to firms at risk
Legal software provider Access Legal has launched an ‘Ultimate Cyber Security Guide’ on how law firms and their employees can analyse the risks.
Exciting new additions to Digital Conveyancing Summit agenda released
The newest additions to the Digital Conveyancing Summit agenda have been released, with carefully curated sessions exploring the most pressing topics and challenges in conveyancing.
Human rights work highlighted as Hudgell Solicitors named in Times Best 250 Law Firms list for fourth successive year
Hull-based Hudgell Solicitors has once again been included in The Times ‘Best 250 Law Firms’ in England and Wales list – this year highlighting its human rights work as the firm secured its fourth successive inclusion.
From guesswork to precision: Transform your law firm’s resource management strategy
Law firm Legal work allocation and resource management strategies are evolving, with data-driven analytics replacing traditional guesswork and intuition.
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Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.
AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.
The power of participation for trainees and apprentices
It’s important as a trainee or an apprentice to get involved in the life of your firm – even under the pressure of discovering how to navigate professional life and now the demands of the SQE.
