associate news
ARAG SE acquires D.A.S. UK
The ARAG Group and ERGO Versicherung AG, ERGO Group’s property & casualty insurer in Germany, have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of D.A.S. UK, ERGO’s legal protection insurance business in the United Kingdom.
Generative AI to have transformative impact on the practice of law
95% of UK legal professionals believe generative AI tools will have a noticeable impact on the practice of law. 70% of in-house counsel will expect their firms to use AI, whilst only 55% of firms think their clients will expect it.
Search in a click: how effective document management retains staff
One of the most significant benefits of using a document management system is its positive impact on staff retention. Here are some ways in which it can help keep hold of your fee-earners:
Half of firms risk missing out on 96% of legal talent entering the sector if recruitment policies don’t change
Analysis of law degree students from legal technology provider, Access Legal, has found that more than half of law firms could miss out on 96 per cent of talent entering the legal sector – if they don’t consider all university backgrounds.
Overcoming challenges in solicitors’ PII renewal
Renewing Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) over the last few years has become increasingly taxing for solicitors, with rising premiums from the hard market conditions that have extended across all professional sectors, not just law firms.
Facing the regulators: preparing your law firm for SRA visits
In a recent webinar titled “Fortifying Your Law Firm: Strategies for SRA Visits,” experts delved into the changing landscape of regulatory compliance for UK law firms.
Property Transactions Report 2023: What’s holding up the home-buying process?
The home-buying process in England is fraught with delays and uncertainty. Our latest report delves into 15 years’ worth of data to find out what’s really holding up the home-buying process.
Benefits Report: How does your benefits package compare to the rest of the market?
We recently surveyed our network of Accountancy and Legal practice professionals to gain an insight into how people rate different key benefits, and to find out what it is they are currently being offered.
Launch of the Secrets to SQE Success Guide by The College of Legal Practice
The College of Legal Practice is delighted to announce the publishing of the College’s first Secrets to SQE Success Guide, the first of its kind to hit the SQE market.
The UK Proptech Landscape and the innovations driving the sector | A 90 seconds interview with Sammy Pahal
Watch this insightful video featuring Alex Wrottesley, Managing Director of Landmark Geodata, as he interviews Sammy Pahal, Managing Director of the UK Proptech Association.
Blog
Why is Andrew Malkinson still paying for a crime he didn’t commit?
Like many in my profession and beyond, I have been moved by the case of Andrew Malkinson, the man who spent 17 years in prison for an awful crime he did not commit.
What is tech bloat and why is it a problem for law firms?
Too many law firms are adopting shiny new tech without first retiring their legacy systems, causing duplication and unnecessary costs.
The civil courts and the digital divide
Despite the government’s decision to increase Ministry of Justice funding, its budget for 2025-26 is still 14% lower in real terms than in 2007-08.
