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Amiqus is the Swiss Army knife for AML compliance
You might have heard of Amiqus as a digital compliance tool helping you to conduct necessary AML checks and keep track of all the information for audit purposes.
O’Connors launches national Law Firm Leaders Survey – have your say
As lawyers and advisers to law firms across the UK and beyond, Legal Futures Associate O’Connors would like your views on some of the big issues impacting the legal sector.
BigHand launches latest version of its award-winning work allocation tool, Resource Management
BigHand has today announced the launch of the latest version of its market-leading Legal Resource Management software, adding multiple ’game-changing features’. The product enhancement ‘is supported by recent market research, which uncovered that 82% of firms globally have implemented, or are planning to implement Resource Management technology in the next 24 months.
Why VirtualSignature-ID is helping conveyancers upgrade to the new QES standards
Many conveyancers are already familiar with using standard electronic signatures (SES) as a way of capturing eSignatures digitally to make life easier for both clients and colleagues working remotely. However, with HMLR encouraging the use of digital technology to help reduce risk and speed up the conveyancing process, they are having to re-evaluate the providers and platforms they use.
Housing policy must prioritise bytes alongside bricks
“It’s bizarre to think the job of Housing Secretary has become such a fleeting, high-turnover role when most people spend a big chunk of their youth stretching for the funds to get onto the property ladder and then three decades or more paying their mortgage.
Speakers confirmed for Osprey Approach’s webinar designed to help SMEs run a successful modern firm
The benefits of having a digital operational strategy and how law firms can gain more value from legal tech are just two areas that will be discussed by a panel of expert guest speakers, in the first episode of the Build Better Habits webinar series, hosted by legal software provider Osprey Approach.
Data suggests conveyancers missing out on biggest digital opportunities
An early read of the data from the Digital Conveyancing Maturity Index points to the highest levels of digitisation among post-completion tasks, while pre-completion and client onboarding are significantly trailing in terms of their digital maturity.
UK’s leading practitioner in environmental law releases climate change advice for conveyancers
Environmental analytics business Groundsure has announced the latest legal climate risk advice it has received from Stephen Tromans QC, the leading practitioner in environmental law in the UK.
In conversation with Rachael Gent: Start-up tips one year later
We caught up with Rachael to find out her story from studying in law school, to working for a large conveyancing firm, to moving to a smaller entity, to setting up Gent Law, to juggling a busy career with parenthood. Here’s her story…
CTS selected by leading Scottish firm, Thorntons, to support them on their digital transformation journey
CTS, the legal sector’s provider of cloud and IT services specifically shaped for law, are delighted to announce that they have been chosen by one of Scotland’s largest full-service law firms, Thorntons , to provide their Managed Hybrid Cloud platform.
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AI in family law – drawing the line for clients and lawyers
AI is becoming increasingly intertwined with family law. Clients are using it to draft initial enquiries, prepare statements and, in some cases, to support themselves as litigants in person.
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.
