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ATE in action case study: Dispute over final wishes in contested Will
The case concerns a handwritten Will made in 2020 by the deceased`s former husband which was made less than a month before her death which left him her entire estate and revoked a professionally drafted Will made in 2012.
Brabners bolsters Lancashire corporate team with partner hire
Purpose-led independent law firm, Brabners, has recruited Brett Cooper to its growing Lancashire corporate team as partner.
How Wason Male & Wagland is transforming legal services with LEAP’s AI tools
In an era where legal professionals face growing pressure to deliver faster, more accurate results whilst managing increasingly complex workloads, forward-thinking lawfirms are finding ways to work more intelligently.
When speed is of the essence: Don’t delay act today
When a law firm faces severe cashflow issues – so severe that a Statutory Demand cannot be met, or a Winding Up Petition is imminent – swift and decisive action is essential.
Landmark Information Group unveils multi-supplier AML capability via LandmarkAgent
Landmark Information Group today announces the launch of a new multi-supplier Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) service for estate agents, providing greater control, operational resilience and uninterrupted compliance as part of its growing LandmarkConnect roadmap.
LEAP Estates launches 2025 Will Writing Trends Report: Gifts, charities, exclusions and much more
LEAP Estates announces the launch of its 2025 Annual Report, offering a comprehensive snapshot of will writing activity and trends across England and Wales.
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.
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Regulate sole practices on evidence, not turnover
For a sole practice, the SRA’s plan that I cannot hold a compliance role if my firm has more than £600,000 of turnover is not a measure of risk. It is a ceiling on growth.
Is Google becoming pay-to-play for law firms?
For years, law firms have been told that SEO is the long-term alternative to paying for every click. That principle hasn’t disappeared but search results have changed significantly.
Material information and the case for intelligent client onboarding
Upfront information means work traditionally undertaken after an offer is accepted will need to happen earlier. And that fundamentally changes the role of client onboarding.
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