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Employee ownership: The new driver of law firm succession
With government backing and tax incentives, employee ownership is reshaping law firm succession, enabling gradual exits, cultural preservation and stronger people driven practices supported by profitability.
Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast: Building strategic differentiation with AI
In episode 26, Uwais Iqbal, of Simplexico, joins Amy Bruce, of Osprey Approach, to share how SME law firms can build strategic differentiation with AI.
Search Acumen comments on HMRC’s property transaction data for October 2025
The seasonally adjusted estimate of UK non-residential (commercial) transactions for October 2025 is 29% lower than October 2024 and 4% higher than September 2025
Congratulations to Osprey Approach, voted ILFM Software Users Award Winners of 2025
This highly respected and sought-after award is presented to the winners to show that they have earned the title “ILFM Law Firm Software Users Award 2025” based on actual users’ feedback.
Temple Legal Protection awarded Corporate Chartered Insurance Underwriting Agent status by the Chartered Insurance Institute
Temple Legal Protection has been awarded Corporate Chartered Insurance Underwriting Agent status by the Chartered Insurance Institute, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history and its position within the legal expenses insurance sector.
Beyond the billable hour: Why pricing could make or break SME law firms
In the opening episode of series four of the Build Better Habits webinars, Amy Bruce of Osprey Approach, was joined by Simon McCrum and Scott Simmons.
Secure, usable, scalable: How law firms can build cyber resilience without slowing down
By Matthew Stringer, Founder & CEO at Legal Futures Associate Stridon In today’s legal landscape, cyber threats aren’t just persistent, they’re evolving. With 77% of UK law firms reporting an increase in cyberattacks last year and insider breaches accounting for 60%… Read More
Free webinar: Estate liquidity under the new IHT rules
Provira is hosting an informative webinar exploring estate liquidity under the new IHT rules and how to protect and support clients in the face of delays, interest and 2027 changes.
When it comes to address verification, don’t rely on one source of truth
For most law firms, address verification is as simple as asking a client to fill out a form, and sending it back with one or two pieces of evidence – typically a council tax or utility bill, and a bank statement.
Budget reaction: “Salami sliced Budget now paves the way for stability”
Andrew Lloyd, Managing Director at Search Acumen (property data insight and technology provider), comments on the Autumn Budget.
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Source of funds is where AML really gets tested
It’s a familiar story: a PDF of a bank statement lands in your inbox, your client leaves a cursory note explaining what some of the transactions mean, and you close the file.
Firms need to move faster on AI pricing
Law firms are trying to rethink pricing while still operating on business models fundamentally built around time.
The overlooked hate crime reform in Crime & Policing Act
Reforms introduced by the Crime and Policing Act 2026 mark a significant development in hate crime law in England and Wales, recognising hostility related to sex as an aggravated offence.
