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Coca-Cola HBC selects Lexis®Bespoke for document automation
Coca-Cola HBC, one of the world’s largest bottlers of the world’s most famous soft drink, selects Lexis Bespoke to help them draft contracts in a fraction of the time – while reducing their risk.
Irwin Mitchell to merge Southampton offices
Growing law firm Irwin Mitchell has announced that its two Southampton offices are set to merge, in a move which will consolidate its vast expertise of both business and personal legal services under one roof in the heart of the city.
iManage Acquires Leading Artificial Intelligence Pioneer RAVN Systems
iManage, the leading provider of Work Product Management solutions, today announced that it will revolutionize the way companies find, extract and act on key information from documents and emails through its acquisition of RAVN Systems, UK-based leading experts in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Brain Chase Coles replaces retiring cashier with Quill’s full-service software and outsourcing support
When Basingstoke-based law firm, Brain Chase Coles, lost its long-standing retiring cashier and couldn’t find a suitable-calibre replacement, its rescue operation was administered by Quill.
Future proof your firm against legal aid cuts
Sadly, it was announced yesterday that another Glasgow law firm has gone into administration, with a “marked reduction” in legal aid income being cited as one of the main reasons. More than ever before, firms that provide legal aid need to find alternative revenue streams. In England and Wales, the effects of LASPO are still being felt. North of the border, the Law Society of Scotland are expressing concern about the proposed cuts to legal aid announced in December’s 2016’s Scottish budget. As such, law firms that provide legal aid services throughout the UK need to look at ways in which they can future proof.
Search Acumen comments on HMRC property transactions, April 2017
Andy Sommerville, Director of Search Acumen, comments on HMRC Property Transactions April 2017
Property Workshops Continue With Key Insights into What Customers Really Want
tmgroup are pleased to announce that they are continuing their series of Property Workshops this June, sharing brand new insights into “What Your Customers Really Want” across the South of England.
‘Overwhelming’ pace of change in legal costs rules and procedure prompts Burcher Jennings to launch new Costs Masterclass
Four years since the Jackson reforms came into force, and with no respite for law firms from the significant challenges posed by ongoing changes in the rules and procedures for costs, Burcher Jennings has today launched a fully updated Costs Masterclass for 2017.
Tikit takes to the streets of London with more than 12,000 lawyers for the London Legal Walk
Tikit, part of BT Group and leading provider of technology solutions for law and professional services firms will join thousands of legal professionals today in an aid to raise money.
GDPR: A year to adapt your data governance processes
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in May 2018. By now, most professional service firms are beyond needing to understand GDPR – with many already reviewing their processes for storing and processing data.
Blog
Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership
Nine in 10 executives believe thought leadership is critical to building authority, yet only a quarter feel they have implemented a robust strategy.
Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.
AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.
