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When I sold inCase last year, people asked what made the deal run smoothly. To their surprise, it was the data room – the single most powerful tool in mergers and acquisitions.

The billable hour has long dominated law firm pricing models. However, as artificial intelligence reshapes legal work, this traditional approach faces increasing scrutiny.

The announcement by HM Treasury that it wants to see “clearer and more proportionate” Money Laundering Regulations has been met with cautious optimism across the legal sector.

The Arbitration Act 2025 came into force last week and, with growing judicial momentum behind mediation as well, meaning solicitors need to reflect on their working practices and clients.

Some people know early on that they want to be a lawyer. They have a clear goal and a structured path. It’s a great position to be in. But many of us don’t have that clarity.

AI is a tool – a technology that can help your firm succeed, if used in the right way, in line with your firm’s objectives. It shouldn’t be the starting place itself.

Medical negligence claims are some of the most emotionally charged and complex cases a solicitor can manage. The consequences of getting it wrong are high, for both claimant and law firm.

The legal profession’s enthusiasm for artificial intelligence has birthed a dangerous trend known as ‘Shadow AI’, where employees are using personal or unapproved tools.

There seems to be a suggestion that consumers might shop around away from their own location because there are significant price variations from region to region. But will they?

Something that gets forgotten among all this noise is the impact onerous AML rules have on client experience. It’s a source of friction and it reduces trust and confidence.