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Inside the UK & Ireland Legal Insights Report 2026: AI, integration, and the firms pulling ahead
AI use across UK and Ireland law firms is now near-universal. Nearly 9 in 10 legal professionals use the technology in some capacity, with 70% adopting it within the past year alone.
UK organisations are moving faster on AI, but governance gaps threaten to undermine progress, new iManage research finds
UK findings from the iManage Knowledge Work Benchmark Report 2026 show client pressure is accelerating AI adoption, making trusted, governed knowledge a critical foundation for responsible AI
Post-walk: London Legal Walk delivers another landmark year of support for Access to Justice
The annual London Legal Walk has once again brought together the legal community in remarkable numbers, highlighting its enduring commitment to access to justice.
The true cost of requisitions: time, cash flow and client frustration
Requisitions are an unavoidable part of the post-completion process. But while they may be routine, their impact is anything but.
Building the bridge between identity and money
AML compliance, in 2026, is no longer just about checks. It’s also about connections.
Why the best legal tech demo is rarely the best decision
Codified Strategy embeds qualified lawyers inside law firms, chambers and in-house teams to help them make better technology decisions.
How to delegate effectively to build a profitable law firm
Drawing on more than 25 years’ experience in leadership and management strategy, Dan Warburton shared practical insights into how law firm leaders can reduce their workload, build stronger teams, and create a more profitable business.
The Race to Automate: Why strategic modernisation matters now more than ever
The challenge is no longer when will a firm automate, but how and with what purpose?
Navigating SDLT compliance: InfoTrack’s new questionnaire, tax assessment and estimate
HMRC has made its position clear: if you are paid to submit SDLT returns or otherwise interact with HMRC on behalf of clients, you are required to register as a tax adviser.
How a will search changed the outcome of a £350,000 estate
“While the legal shift from sister to niece and nephew was relatively subtle, the human impact was substantial.”
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Preparing people for the pace of technological change
While technology often dominates the conversation, I believe the most important challenge facing law firms is not adopting new tools – it is preparing people to adapt alongside them.
Reorientation in the AI era must begin with the client
Much of the discussion about AI in the legal industry focuses on technology: which tools to adopt and which tasks might get automated. But this misses the deeper story.
Awaab’s Law phase 2: New hazards council tenants can now claim for
The conversation on housing disrepair is moving beyond damp and mould alone. With the rollout of phase 2 of Awaab’s Law, the scope of issues covered is expanding significantly,
