associate news
Managing duplicate motor finance claims: What firms need to know
Firms are expected to take steps to ensure consumers understand what they are signing and to act in their best interests. Cooperation between representatives is encouraged where multiple agreements exist.
Qualified electronic signatures in conveyancing: Why QES matters now
With HM Land Registry’s full acceptance of eiDAS Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES), digital conveyancing has reached a turning point. For property lawyers, QES is no longer a “nice to have”, it is fast becoming essential.
Better lead capture paves the way for smoother client onboarding
We’re firm believers that effective lead capture is a critical factor in creating smoother, more efficient client journeys for law firms.
Five things law firms should consider before applying for CQS Accreditation
Here are five topical areas of conveyancing development that will currently impact your CQS Accreditation.
Hand Arendall Harrison sale transforms document workflows and sees immediate ROI with Litera’s AI-powered drafting and compare
Customer results highlight growing demand for unified drafting, comparison, and collaboration within Microsoft 365 and web
ARAG partners with The Purpose Coalition to launch national campaign on widening access to justice
ARAG has joined forces with The Purpose Coalition to launch Insuring Justice, a new national campaign demonstrating why legal protection is an essential part of the UK’s social infrastructure.
SRA issues warning over ‘no win, no fee’ arrangements: What law firms need to know
While ‘no win, no fee’ agreements can offer crucial access to justice for individuals, the SRA’s warning highlights significant regulatory risks for firms that fail to comply with their obligations.
iManage reports strong global growth as organisations anchor AI investments in a trusted knowledge foundation
Continued global momentum and expanding cloud adoption signal a market shift toward governed, AI-ready knowledge foundations
Litera partners with Midpage to embed legal research in legal agent Lito
New integration with Midpage embeds trusted legal research sources within AI legal agent Lito; internal benchmark findings shared at Legalweek reveal why purpose-built legal AI remains essential for high-stakes document work
How Osprey Approach is supporting Hannays Solicitors’ long-term compliance and operational confidence
In 2009, Hannays chose Osprey Approach as its practice and case management software provider, and the partnership has flourished ever since.
Blog
Charting a new course for publicly funded legal services
The current Legal Aid Agency model is inherently flawed and it goes beyond mere data breaches – it cannot innovatively respond to increasing challenges.
Preparing people for the pace of technological change
While technology often dominates the conversation, I believe the most important challenge facing law firms is not adopting new tools – it is preparing people to adapt alongside them.
Reorientation in the AI era must begin with the client
Much of the discussion about AI in the legal industry focuses on technology: which tools to adopt and which tasks might get automated. But this misses the deeper story.
