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How AI and automation are redefining legal practice
Firms are no longer simply digitising processes, they are rethinking how technology can be tailored to support their unique workflows and long-term goals.
Express Solicitors helps society as well as injured people, new report shows
Personal injury law firm Express Solicitors has added to its achievements and purpose by evidencing the substantial effect it has on society as a whole as well as the injured people it represents.
When it comes to sanctions compliance, don’t get caught out by world events
Sanctions non-compliance can trigger major regulatory action, leading to financial penalties, reputational damage, and even criminal liability.
Common mistakes in financial services agreements
Drafting mistakes occur because not enough time and care is taken to understand the exact nature of the relationship between the contracting parties. O’Connors offer their advice on how best to avoid them.
We’re hiring a Deputy Editor
We are looking for an experienced legal journalist to join us as Deputy Editor and play a central role in the next phase of our growth.
The security that underpins Checkboard’s onboarding
Onboarding with confidence isn’t just about identifying criminal risk among your clients, it’s also about ensuring the very system you use to onboard these individuals is secure and reliable.
In-house team cuts contract review time by 60% after AI pilot in Microsoft Word
A UK in-house legal team has cut contract review time by 60% after piloting an AI-assisted drafting and review tool embedded directly in Microsoft Word.
Two decades of growth: How Slade Legal scaled with Osprey Approach
From high street roots to multi-branch success, Slade Legal’s journey with Osprey Approach shows the value of adaptable legal technology.
InfoTrack launches Linked Enquiries to transform conveyancing collaboration
InfoTrack UK has today announced the launch of Linked Enquiries, a major enhancement to its Enquiries solution that transforms how law firms collaborate on pre-contract enquiries.
Brabners delivers fourth consecutive year of dealmaking growth
Brabners’ corporate team has delivered a 16% jump in deal making activity in the past year, as the gross total value of deals that the firm advised on surpassed £900 million.
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How legal judgement is shifting in in-house practice
Across UK organisations, legal teams are now involved earlier in decision-making, often before proposals have taken a settled shape.
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.
