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Beam powering a property revolution in Ireland with Hoowla conveyancing software’s API
Beam is an award-winning, innovative company in Ireland that’s shaking up the Irish property market. It is a digital-first conveyancing service operating nationwide.
How to increase efficiency in your firm
There are many complicated challenges that can affect the efficiency of a legal firm; from securely confirming a client’s information to switching between multiple platforms just to complete a simple task.
Using speech to text solutions to address common business challenges
A look at a range of day-to-day challenges that all businesses increasingly face and how speech to text systems can help to address these.
From post room to solicitor
The journey to reach a career in law can take many different avenues, from studying at university to starting off with work experience at a firm. But for me, it all started in the post-room at Express Solicitors.
Land Data welcomes new Board members from the Local Government Association, and GeoPlace LLP
Land Data welcomes two new members to its Board: Claire Holloway, Head of Corporate Services at the Local Government Association, and Nick Chapallaz, Managing Director, GeoPlace LLP.
Climate change reporting: A growing focus for commercial law firms?
Meeting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards is now a significant consideration for UK commercial property investors, meaning that compliance will become increasingly important for commercial property law firms in the UK.
Adam Curtis of Hoowla Case Management Software to connect with SaaS leaders at Phoenix event
Adam Curtis, Managing Director of Hoowla, is gearing up to attend a significant SaaS networking event in Phoenix, Arizona, from 26 to 27 August.
Law firm merger warning issued by SRA
In recent years, the UK legal market has witnessed a notable increase in law firm mergers. In 2022, there were 122 reported mergers, a rise from 99 in 2021, reflecting an almost 23% growth. This trend highlights a growing preference for expansion via acquisition rather than organic growth.
Osprey Approach announces strategic key hire as Kieran Richards joins as technical services director
Independent legal software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce the appointment of Kieran Richards as technical services director, who brings a wealth of industry experience to the newly created role.
The funding market faces a long wait for a PACCAR solution
The uncertainty created by the Supreme Court’s ruling in PACCAR looks set to continue for the time being.
Blog
Strong AML controls are meaningless with incomplete data
One expectation as the FCA takes control of anti-money laundering oversight is a move towards more supervision rather than simply writing new rules.
Navigating the legal AI productivity-profitability paradox
Firms are achieving efficiencies through AI, especially in the practice of law. Yet many are struggling to see that reflected in their financial outcomes
Regulation, growth and access to justice: why legal services need a reset
Well-intentioned consumer protections embedded in the regulation of legal services increasingly act as barriers to innovation, competition and access to justice.
