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Business law firm O’Connors adds competition law specialist to its regulatory team
Liverpool-based business law firm, O’Connors, has appointed competition law specialist, Laurence Pritchard, as a Consultant Solicitor in its legal team to broaden its regulatory support for clients.
How to start your own law firm
Starting a law firm in England and Wales requires careful planning, SRA authorisation, and compliance with regulatory and insurance obligations.
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: What UK businesses must do to stay compliant
The UK government is tightening its stance on digital threats with the introduction of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, a major legislative reform aimed at enhancing the UK’s cyber resilience across the public and private sectors.
What ‘cloud-first’ really means for SME law firms
Cloud computing, rising cyber threats, hybrid working, AI tools, and changing client expectations are pushing law firms to rethink how they use technology.
Conscious appoints paid media specialist to supercharge law firm lead generation
Conscious Solutions has appointed seasoned PPC specialist Alona Mackay as its new Head of Paid Media, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-performing, tailored advertising strategies for the legal sector.
Ground-breaking podcast lifts the lid on law firm M&A: First episode features interview with Neil Rose
A unique new podcast series promises to take listeners behind the closed doors of law firm mergers and acquisitions – and its debut episode has just been released.
Why more law firms are joining Nexa
At Nexa, we’re proud to work with some of the UK’s most respected and specialist law firms including names like Goldstein Legal and Jacobs Legal.
Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast: How to build powerful referral networks for business growth
In episode 22, practising corporate lawyer and Adviserly CEO Robert Flint shares his expert insight into how law firms can grow through smarter, more strategic referrals.
Affordable Housing Gap: need outpacing housing delivery 12 to 1
The gap between the rate of social and affordable housing change versus non-working population change is the largest since 2019, widening 173% in a year
Actionstep establishes AI center of excellence
Actionstep has established a dedicated AI Center of Excellence, incorporating AI expertise, AI best practices for law firm management and a future-focused roadmap with AI functionality woven throughout.
Blog
Navigating the legal AI productivity-profitability paradox
Firms are achieving efficiencies through AI, especially in the practice of law. Yet many are struggling to see that reflected in their financial outcomes
Regulation, growth and access to justice: why legal services need a reset
Well-intentioned consumer protections embedded in the regulation of legal services increasingly act as barriers to innovation, competition and access to justice.
Digital marketing for law firms in 2026 – where to focus your efforts
Digital marketing for law firms in 2026 is more demanding than ever. AI is reshaping content, while audiences are becoming more selective and platforms are raising the bar on quality.
