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The number of fee-sharing law firms is growing. But will they replace traditional law firms? Unpicking the benefits and drawbacks of working as a legal consultant, this report looks at why lawyers are leaving traditional firms, and what these firms can do to keep them.

At Clio, we stand for a just and equitable world. We extend our support to the people affected by the conflict in Ukraine​ and are committed to supporting impacted and displaced legal professionals and pro bono lawyers offering aid to Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekers.

The current threat landscape continues to evolve and heightened geopolitical activity can lead to a further increase in cyber security attacks. Law firms are considered a prime target for attacks, exploitation, and ransom, and so it is essential that the legal sector takes a proactive and structured approach to managing security.

Software can be a scary word and for some (who aren’t tech-savvy) it can be daunting to think about new solutions. This is one of things that puts people off changing from their existing method of drafting to signing up to a new solution. Thankfully, WillSuite is incredibly intuitive and our team does a lot of the hard work in setting you up.

The rising cost of living is making the phones ring for financial services businesses across the UK – as worried consumers seek more help and reassurance, according to data from leading outsourced communications company Moneypenny.

By Legal Futures Associate Tower Street Finance A leading law firm reported on a recent case and also found that Inheritance Act claims rose by 72% in 2021. On top of this the cost of living is not helping the increase. This… Read More

The new Moneypenny and WORTKECH ACADEMY report, which launches today (23 March), highlights the key challenges of sustainability, shows how new ways of working are driving change and provides tips on how to build Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) credentials.

UK average house prices increased by 9.6% over the year to January 2022, down from 10.0% in December 2021. The average UK house price was £274,000 in January 2022, which is £24,000 higher than this time last year.

InfoTrack has been crowned ‘Technology Enabler of the Year’ at the prestigious British Conveyancing Awards held on 15th March 2022. Awarded for their contribution to the digitalisation of the conveyancing sector, InfoTrack’s eCOS (electronic client onboarding solution) beat the competition to take the title in 2022.

Miller Insurance, the leading independent specialist (re)insurance broker, announces the appointment of Sam Pye as Account Executive in its Solicitors Professional Indemnity (PI) team. Sam joined the team on 21 March and will report into Head of Solicitors PI, Zarina Lawley.