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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.
The College’s reflections on the first set of SQE2 results
Last week, our SQE2 students received their SQE2 results, with many closer to their goal of becoming a solicitor. We are very proud of our first SQE2 cohort, thank you for putting your trust in us and you all worked extremely hard for these exams. Congratulations to those that passed, it is so well deserved.
The history of law firm automation
Due to the complex nature of delivering legal services and the plight of ‘information overload’ the sector is renowned for enduring, it is no surprise that lawyers have been looking for ways to automate law firms for many decades.
Leading law firm enhances financial reporting with BigHand Business Intelligence
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP (Brownstein) is set to introduce BigHand Business Intelligence to help improve visibility of key financial metrics across the firm.
Quill’s an even-better mid-sized technology company to work for in the UK’s North West
Quill receives Best Companies accolades as ‘The UK’s 50 Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work For’, ‘The North West’s 75 Best Companies to Work For’ and ‘Technology’s 25 Best Companies to Work For’ in 2022.
EvolveCommunity from PracticeEvolve: What is it?
Every law firm needs and uses software, and for some investing in the right tools can be a significant driver of business success. However, as your law firm grows, software performance gaps can emerge. Most software providers will offer comprehensive user training as part of their initial onboarding process. But what happens once the software has been implemented and your workforce continues to grow?
Advanced wins Bronze at ILFM Law Firm Software Users Award 2022
We are pleased to announce that the bronze award has been awarded to Partner 4 Windows (P4W). P4W is a market-leading practice and case management solution for large law firms, delivering the industry’s most advanced and comprehensive practice and case management solutions.
A third of property transactions fall through and completion times are on the rise
A new report has found that a third of property transactions fall through, with the average length of time it takes to buy a home also creeping up. The findings, part of home moving platform Smoove’s inaugural Home Movers Report, show that within the last six months, the average time taken to complete a purchase was 153 days – the equivalent of more than five months.
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AI and law firm risk – the view of professional indemnity insurers
In considering law firm applications for cover, many insurers will expect to see evidence of how firms are adapting to AI and preparing for the future.
Automation in personal injury claims: The evolving legal risks
As automation tools become more sophisticated, they are increasingly used for more complex tasks, such as interpreting evidence and informing case strategy, particular in the PI sector.
A new era of legal operations
What we are seeing in the UK legal market is extraordinary change that will greatly influence how firms operate and compete for years to come.
