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Search Acumen comments on HMRC’s property transaction data for May 2024
The seasonally adjusted estimate of the number of UK non-residential transactions in May 2024 is 10,130, 6% higher than May 2023 and 1% higher than April 2024.
Only 33% of law firms provide dedicated training to associates on key financial metrics, BigHand’s latest research reveals
BigHand is excited to announce its latest research on legal pricing and budgeting. The insightful analysis sheds light on trends in legal pricing strategies, matter budgeting practices, and training lawyers on commercial awareness.
Landmark and JBA Risk Management: A partnership delivering robust climate data to the property industry
JBA’s UK Flood Model shows 1 in 4 UK residential properties are currently at risk of flooding. The model suggests average annual losses are at £527m.
Technology for conveyancers: A new era for fraud prevention and AML checks
By Legal Futures Associate Lawtech Software Group In today’s digital age, technology is revolutionising various sectors, including the legal field. This transformation is particularly significant in the context of identity fraud and money laundering checks. For solicitors, these checks are not… Read More
Philips Speech and Sembly AI collaborate to introduce new cutting-edge audio recorders with an AI meeting solution
High-quality audio recorders combined with AI technology for automatic recording transcriptions, summaries, action lists and insights launched
Landmark Information Group and Net Zero Now strategic partnership sets a clear path for sustainability in the property sector
Landmark Information Group has announced a new strategic partnership with carbon action specialists, Net Zero Now, to support businesses across the property sector in their pursuit of sustainability success.
The cost of non compliance vs investment in compliance
What attitude does your firm have towards compliance; is it one that prefers to have a fence at the top of the cliff, or an ambulance at the bottom?
Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast focuses on helping firms to win more work from better clients
In this latest conversation, Scott Simmons – former solicitor and now a legal business development coach – shares his insights and knowledge to help law firms win more work from better clients.
Workflow Management: A big advantage for mid-size and small law firms
Law firms face a new reality as clients prioritize efficient and cost-effective legal services. It’s now all about value, with legal work continuing to move down-market to smaller firms as clients look for increased efficiency and value-to-cost balance.
Costs lawyer shares best practice recommendations to help SME law firms scope cases effectively to boost their profits
Lynsie Whyke, founder of Chantry Costs Consultant, spoke to Amy Bruce, head of marketing at Osprey Approach, about how law firms can achieve success and boost profits by implementing the right pricing model.
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The SRA’s client money reforms: good intentions, questionable execution
On the face of it, the SRA’s plans to tighten protections around client money sounds sensible. The detail, as ever, tells a more complicated story.
Recruitment, retention and reward in the legal accounts world
Understanding the legal finance market is important – not just for those actively involved in it day-to-day but also for leaders within law firms.
From ‘year zero’ to £6.5m – how a law firm found its second life
In 2018, I hit what I call ‘year zero’. On paper, Olliers Solicitors was a top-tier criminal defence firm but beneath the surface, I could see we were at a crossroads.
