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BigHand’s market research confirms law firms response to declining demand includes evolving support staff structures
The insightful series of research reports from leading technology provider BigHand sheds light on how law firms are responding to the decrease in client demand
LEAP streamlines conveyancing matters with adoor partnership
LEAP the forward-thinking legal practice management software provider, has partnered with home buying and selling ecosystem adoor.
Calling all in-house lawyers: ATE Insurance and funding can save the day
As a lawyer who worked in-house for Temple for over 15 years, I was asked to define what in-house lawyers do. I said they typically work within a specific company or organisation and provide legal advice and guidance to the company’s management and employees.
The end of arduous form-filling: how tech is freeing firms from their offices
The legal industry is undergoing a digital transformation, revolutionising traditional practices through the power of technology.
Outshine the competition: 4 Tips for top-notch law firm pitches and proposals
When meeting with firms across the globe, it’s clear all law firms want to make a lasting impression at pitch meetings and when submitting legal services proposals.
New bespoke outsourced support to give valuable boost to legal firms
UK legal firms can now benefit from additional award-winning customer service support with a new bespoke service from global outsourced communications provider Moneypenny.
Legal cashiers: The unsung heroes of the legal world
What is a legal cashier? An overview of what a legal cashier does behind the scenes at a law firm.
Managing risk: how to avoid breaches of the SRA Account Rules
Despite being an integral part of every legal practice, breaches of the SRA Accounts Rules are the single biggest reason why law firms are intervened by the SRA.
Lack of visibility creating stand-off between law firms and staff over hybrid working, study finds
BigHand, today revealed the results of its latest market report, focusing on the conflict between law firms and legal staff over hybrid working.
Multi-award winning firm Tinsdills Solicitors adopts Minerva
Staffordshire and Cheshire law firm Tinsdills, are the latest firm to adopt the power of Minerva’s end-to-end client onboarding solution.
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Why AI and leadership choices will define law firm profitability in 2026
Despite rapid advances in legal technology, the future of law will not be determined by software alone. It will be shaped by leadership decisions.
Legal director: an alternative to partnership
Firms are increasingly acknowledging the need for alternative senior roles – positions that offer influence and recognition without the obligations of ownership.
It’s time for law firms to ask tougher questions
For years, many law firms have treated ID verification as a box-ticking exercise. Run a liveness check, match a face to a document and move on. But that is no longer good enough.
