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How Marni’s and Isabella’s Clauses support the Law Society’s Climate Change Practice Note
The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP), launched in 2019, develops climate-conscious legal drafting. Its clauses are now widely adopted, helping to reduce emissions and embed environmental responsibility into legal practice.
What is a consultant solicitor?
A consultant solicitor is a qualified Solicitor who works on a self-employed basis under the umbrella of a traditional law firm or New Model Law Firm
Navigating the content conundrum: Avoiding digital marketing that ‘simply doesn’t work’
In the legal sector, the shift toward digital marketing continues to accelerate. Yet despite this growing focus, many firms struggle to convert those efforts into meaningful outcomes.
Osprey Approach Build Better Habits series returns to help future-proof law firms
Independent legal software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce the return of its Build Better Habits webinar series, which is designed to help SME law firms establish the fundamental mindsets and habits needed to remain competitive and help secure long term success.
From 83,000 PDFs to one smart workspace: Enquiries made simple, clear, and compliant
For conveyancers across the UK, enquiries remain the most frustrating stage of a property transaction. Too often they are irrelevant, non-compliant, or duplicated.
“Bank of England has chosen to prioritise stability over stimulus”
In response to the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 4% Andrew Lloyd, Managing Director at Search Acumen, comments.
Compliance platforms shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all solution
Law firms are increasingly turning to technology to automate workflows and make important gains in efficiency and productivity.
Five key regulatory considerations when selling a law firm
Unlike more straight forward corporate transactions, the sale of a legal practice carries with it unique regulatory requirements, and it is crucial that these matters are properly addressed to ensure compliance.
How seasonal marketing can elevate your law firm’s strategy
Autumn is here, signalling the start of a flurry of activity in our calendars that will likely last until the new year.
How shadow AI affects law firm compliance
AI tools are increasingly integral to law firms’ operations. But what happens when lawyers and support staff start using AI outside the firm’s official systems?
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From ‘year zero’ to £6.5m – how a law firm found its second life
In 2018, I hit what I call ‘year zero’. On paper, Olliers Solicitors was a top-tier criminal defence firm but beneath the surface, I could see we were at a crossroads.
Linklaters’ chief growth officer takes the ‘blank sheet’ challenge
In the third and final part of this series, Lucy Murphy, chief growth officer at magic circle firm Linklaters, outlines her vision for the law firm of the future.
The ‘blank sheet’ challenge, part 2 – what would you do differently?
In the second part of this blog series, Shainul Kassam, managing director of small London firm Fortune Law, sets out how she would set up a law firm now.
