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Contentious probate claims on the rise – where does ATE insurance fit in?
A steady rise in contentious trusts and probate disputes is being reported including claims under the Inheritance Act 1975 and more frequent challenges to the validity of wills.
Search Acumen comments on HMRC property transactions in April
The long Easter break marked an end to the Stamp Duty holiday and the surge in transactional activity that kicked off the year.
ARAG and Maxima combine to support small legal practices
By Legal Futures Associate ARAG In 2021, DAS UK and Maxima—a provider of litigation funding and risk solutions—launched Optimise, a clinical negligence and personal injury scheme specifically designed for smaller legal practices. This scheme has played a crucial role in supporting… Read More
Landmark commercial trends report Q1 2025 – April 2025
Landmark’s Commercial Property Trends Report provides insights into the commercial property transaction pipeline across England, Wales and Scotland.
Smith & Co manage and generate conveyancing quotes in just a few clicks with Hoowla’s Conveyancing Quote Calculator
At the heart of Ipswich, Smith & Co Solicitors has built a reputation for providing dependable legal advice rooted in traditional values, yet with a distinctly modern edge.
Coming soon: SOS Innovate – A new era in legal practice management software
In the coming months, SOS Legal will be introducing SOS Innovate — a powerful new legal software platform built to meet the evolving needs of its user firms.
How SME law firms can tackle the 2025 legal skills shortage
With Gen Z and Millennial lawyers bringing different career expectations and experienced professionals moving toward flexible working or retirement, firms must evolve to attract and retain talent.
Osprey Approach announces another key partnership through latest integration with Katchr
Leading independent legal software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce a new partnership with Katchr, bringing seamless integration of Katchr’s powerful business intelligence platform into Osprey.
Why speed of response is the new competitive advantage for law firms
As the way clients engage with legal services continues to evolve, so do the factors that influence whether a firm secures new instructions or misses out entirely. One of the most influential factors for firms is the speed of response.
This is how AI processes a consumer claim in 300 seconds
In an industry where traditional claims can take days, if not weeks, OCC’s AI-powered Claims Platforms are redefining speed and simplicity.
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The new metrics for success in conveyancing
While technology has made much of the conveyancing process faster, there remains a practical limit to how many matters anyone can manage while still keeping standards intact.
The UK legal market is polarising – and the middle is disappearing
Consolidation and the boutique boom are not contradictory. They are the same market stretching apart at both ends – and it changes what your firm is worth, and to whom.
Conveyancing’s consistency problem is about pressure, not skills
When I qualified, a conveyancer had perhaps 10 or 12 plates to keep spinning. Today’s conveyancers have 20 or 30, and almost none of the room for error I had starting out.
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