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Secure, usable, scalable: How law firms can build cyber resilience without slowing down
By Matthew Stringer, Founder & CEO at Legal Futures Associate Stridon In today’s legal landscape, cyber threats aren’t just persistent, they’re evolving. With 77% of UK law firms reporting an increase in cyberattacks last year and insider breaches accounting for 60%… Read More
Free webinar: Estate liquidity under the new IHT rules
Provira is hosting an informative webinar exploring estate liquidity under the new IHT rules and how to protect and support clients in the face of delays, interest and 2027 changes.
When it comes to address verification, don’t rely on one source of truth
For most law firms, address verification is as simple as asking a client to fill out a form, and sending it back with one or two pieces of evidence – typically a council tax or utility bill, and a bank statement.
Budget reaction: “Salami sliced Budget now paves the way for stability”
Andrew Lloyd, Managing Director at Search Acumen (property data insight and technology provider), comments on the Autumn Budget.
Dye & Durham recognised as Highly Commended at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards
Dye & Durham are delighted to share that our team has been recognised as Highly Commended for Search Provider of the Year at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards.
Half of UK professionals lack confidence in employers’ ability to prevent sexual harassment
Nearly half of UK professionals (49%) say they are not fully confident their employer can prevent workplace sexual harassment, and one in five workers report that their company provides no training on the issue.
Landmark appoints Group Business Development and Relationships Director
Landmark has appointed Nick Dyoss to the newly created role of Group Business Development and Relationships Director.
O’Connors advises the shareholders of Express Solicitors on private equity investment
Express Solicitors has secured private equity investment from Ufenau Capital Partners, which will accelerate growth of the booming personal injury law firm.
Qanooni AI and Nexian partner to help UK law firms adopt AI securely and confidently
Qanooni AI has announced a strategic partnership with Nexian, one of the UK’s leading IT and managed service providers for professional services firms.
BigHand eliminates manual task triaging with new AI email routing for cloud customers
The latest AI-powered Email Routing feature adds even more value to the award-winning BigHand Workflow Management solution and will be available for no additional cost.
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Navigating the legal AI productivity-profitability paradox
Firms are achieving efficiencies through AI, especially in the practice of law. Yet many are struggling to see that reflected in their financial outcomes
Regulation, growth and access to justice: why legal services need a reset
Well-intentioned consumer protections embedded in the regulation of legal services increasingly act as barriers to innovation, competition and access to justice.
Digital marketing for law firms in 2026 – where to focus your efforts
Digital marketing for law firms in 2026 is more demanding than ever. AI is reshaping content, while audiences are becoming more selective and platforms are raising the bar on quality.
