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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.
The ILFM Spring Conference 2026: A day of insight, compliance and connection at the Law Society
The Institute of Legal Finance and Management returns this May with its Spring Conference – a full day of expert-led sessions, peer networking and practical guidance.
Serious injury claims in the UK: Key trends every claimant should understand
While personal injury law covers a wide spectrum of cases, claims involving significant or life-changing injuries present unique challenges for claimants, legal professionals and insurers alike.
AML for professions – preparing for transition to FCA regulation
The recent UnConference event at Miller’s London offices (run by E3 Compliance Training’s Compliance Collective) set out to inform risk and compliance professionals concerned about the likely move to FCA regulation of anti-money laundering.
Linda Henry joins iManage as Vice President of Customer Success
New leader to help scale a more proactive, value-driven customer success organization aligned to adoption, retention, and growth
Negotiation burnout warning for conveyancers as data shows buyers markets across the UK
Conveyancers face shifting risk profiles as the gap between asking prices and final sale values widen in the UK.
Don’t let compliance gaps cost you a merger
For many firms, a merger or acquisition represents a genuine growth opportunity. But it’s an opportunity that can be entirely derailed if compliance gaps are exposed during the process.
The Stowe Story: Scaling a £80m law firm the right way
Episode 4 of Leading the Deal is now live as an audio podcast — featuring Ken Fowlie, Chair of Stowe Family Law, and the story behind scaling the firm into a £80m+ national leader.
Blog
How does the legal profession become neuroinclusive?
My learning journey as mum to an autistic son with profound additional needs completely changed the way in which I work as a child protection lawyer.
The real cure for inequality at law firms? Listening
How can men, as one male panellist put it, “get out of the way of people coming up through the ranks?”
Most of these conversations only happen after the men leave the room.
Andy Burnham and the Hillsborough Law: should solicitors be worried?
Now that Andy Burnham has become prime minister, the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, otherwise known as the Hillsborough Law, will receive a real boost of political capital.
