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Actionstep celebrates record UK growth as midsize law firms embrace cloud-first innovation
Actionstep is celebrating a record year of growth in the UK, with over 50 UK-based law firms adopting its practice management platform since January 2024 — including 30 midsize firms moving off legacy systems.
Beyond the stamp duty spike, signs of a resilient property market
Landmark’s newly released Q1 2025 Residential Property Trends report provides a comprehensive view of residential property activity across England and Wales.
Allianz Legal Protection to underwrite motor LEI products for Lexelle Ltd
Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) has partnered with Lexelle Ltd, a leading specialist in ancillary product provision, to underwrite its motor Legal Expenses Insurance (LEI) products.
Search Acumen reacts to March property transaction surge
Search Acumen (property data insight and technology provider) comments on HMRC’s property transaction data for March 2025
Tackling systemic obstacles together: Her Bar Inaugural Conference 2025
The Her Bar Inaugural Conference 2025, scheduled for Saturday, 17 May 2025, at The View in The Royal College of Surgeons of England in London, presents a unique opportunity to address these issues head-on.
Brabners enhances tax advisory services as corporate team goes from strength to strength
Purpose-led independent law firm Brabners has bolstered its tax advisory capability, as the firm looks to broaden and diversify the offering of its corporate team to meet the needs of its growing client base.
Compliance update: High-value/luxury dealers
By Legal Futures Associate dospay Why are luxury traders under increasing regulatory scrutiny? Historically, anti-money laundering (AML) regulations have concentrated on cash-heavy industries. However, as financial criminals evolve, regulatory focus has widened to include high-value transactions conducted through bank transfers or… Read More
Protecting businesses in the absence of UK AI legislation
While the power of AI presents immense opportunities, it also raises profound legal and ethical challenges. Unlike the European Union, the US or China, which have taken decisive steps to regulate AI, the UK government has opted for a hands-off approach
Growing a greener future: How SearchFlow’s customer service survey plants trees
Our recent award win at the 2024 Customer Experience Awards (CXAs) for ‘Best Customer Service (SME)’ follows SearchFlow’s continued customer service award success.
Purchasing v renting an AI claims platform
Capitalize on their custom OCC AI Claims Platform as an intangible asset, turning the technology spend from an operating expense into equity value on their balance sheet.
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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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