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M&A in the legal sector: 2025 outlook in one word – Consolidation
While headline-grabbing mega-deals were absent, firms focused on mergers and acquisitions to expand their regional reach, strengthen core practice areas, and enhance client offerings.
Influence the future of mental health in the legal sector: Take part in LawCare’s Life in the Law 2025 research
LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector, has launched its new “Life in the Law 2025” surveys and invites you to take part.
Pickup in buyer activity at the end of the year opens possibility for strong start to 2025
The seasonally adjusted estimate of the number of UK residential transactions in November 2024 is 92,640, 13% higher than November 2023 and 8% lower than October 2024
Discover how to master the business of law from the authors of The Legal MBA
The latest episode in Osprey Approach’s podcast series, Empowering Law Firm Leaders, is available now to watch and listen for free on YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
Feeling heard: How Express Solicitors are able to focus on the things that matter thanks to their Premier Success Plan
Express Solicitors, a top 100 law firm specialising in claims and personal injury, has been utilising Access Legal Proclaim, a comprehensive practice management system, for several years.
One year on: how LEAP Estates is revolutionising private client support
Over the past decade, legal technology has seen unprecedented innovation and growth. Cloud-based infrastructure is now standard, and software has become more intuitive and accessible.
The importance of ESG amid investor fatigue and greenwashing concerns
In our latest report: Reflections and predictions for sustainability in the property sector in 2025, Landmark’s Sustainability Director Chris Loaring explores the law firm’s perspective on greenwashing risks, integrating ESG policies effectively, and technology’s role in supporting ESG due diligence.
Moneypenny launches new call tracking service to help legal firms unlock marketing return on investment
Moneypenny has launched a new call-tracking service to help legal firms identify which marketing campaigns, ads, web pages, and specific keywords drive phone calls to their business.
ARAG enters new era with insurance company and law firm
Legal expenses insurance provider ARAG has completed the integration of the DAS UK brand into the ARAG business, following the acquisition made one year ago.
A tipping point year for legal AI will start to challenge traditional legal business models in 2025
As 2024 comes to a close, legal technology business, Search Acumen, outlines its predictions for 2025.
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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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