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M&A starts in the data room – what would yours say about your business?

13 August 2025

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.


Will AI finally kill the billable hour? The rise of value-based pricing

11 August 2025

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


Will AML reform ease the burden on legal finance teams?

7 August 2025

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.


Arbitration and mediation: a shift in commercial dispute resolution?

5 August 2025

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.


Redefining what it means to be a lawyer

1 August 2025

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.


10 practical tips for law firms exploring AI opportunities

29 July 2025

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.


What red flags are your firm missing in medical negligence claims?

25 July 2025

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.


Shining a light on the shadows

22 July 2025

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.


Price over local reputation – surely not!

18 July 2025

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?


AML isn’t just a risk issue – it’s about client experience too

15 July 2025

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.

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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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