associate news
Legl and Actionstep announce strategic integration partnership
Reflecting the fast growth of two complementary cloud-based offerings for law firms, Legl and Actionstep announce their strategic integration partnership.
How I passed my ILFM Diploma with full marks
Pellys is a small “boutique” law firm that acts for commercial vehicle operators and their drivers across England and Wales; it’s rather niche!
Outsourcing: Easing internal pressure and heightening customer understanding
Traditionally, outsourcing has often been seen by legal firms as a cost saving exercise. Yet turning to a third party can also bring immense health and wellbeing benefits for staff, as well as have a positive effect on client relations and customer care.
Ignite expands into scheme litigation insurance with three key hires
Ignite, a leading litigation insurance specialist based in London, has launched a scheme litigation department for law firms and litigants operating in the volume claims arena.
Legal M&A Consultants: Selling or merging your law practice
As Legal Practice M&A specialists, AJ Chambers understand the importance and gravity of planning the sale or merger of your practice.
Using automation to speed up AML and Source of Funds Checks and reduce risk
Money laundering large amounts of illicit funds is a serious and threatening problem for the financial and professional services sectors.
Associate Solicitor Michelle Tebbutt appointed Vice President of Hull Incorporated Law Society
Hudgell Solicitors’ Associate Michelle Tebbutt has been appointed as Vice President of the Hull Incorporated Law Society.
Market still finding its feet with course correction
Search Acumen (property data insight and technology provider) comments on HMRC’s property transactions data for April 2023.
SearchFlow Summit 2023 – Insights & Innovation: Transforming the Real Estate Sector
Please join us on 13 June to gain the latest insights on global property market trends, legal innovation, and transformation in the real estate sector from key industry speakers.
Quill, Law Society and SRA join forces with free legal project management webinar
Quill’s free, hour-long ‘Unlock your hidden project management skills’ webinar on Thursday 15 June at 2pm is hosted by the Law Society of England and Wales with guest speaker Juliet Oliver from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Blog
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.
