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If the chief executive of a division of a massive American company is to be believed, corporations everywhere are in the process of changing to put the needs of the community alongside profits.

Picture the scene: at breakfast you open the paper to discover your firm linked to a grand corruption scandal involving your client, the son of a politically exposed person, in a jurisdiction prone to corruption.

During uncertain times law firms must be sure that every single marketing activity is driving lead generation, supporting client engagement and protecting brand reputation. 

How much will graduates of the SQE be able to use and apply the Standards & Regulations, not in a classroom, or in a hypothetical situation, but on a rainy Tuesday with a client or their boss shouting at them?

There are three crucial requirements of technology any firm needs in order to adapt to a work from home model that, for some, is somewhat worrying: security, collaboration and all-in-one solutions.

When it comes to online wills, there are many passionate viewpoints. Many see it an essential step towards futureproofing of the industry. Others are more concerned about the online process.

Is this the end of working from home? The kids are back in school, and this week I went into chambers for the first time since mid-March. So much space and time to myself! But no, it’s not.

How much time is wasted in law firms by dealing with existing client enquiries that could have been prevented? This is particularly relevant for fixed-fee work, but also as law firms look for every marginal gain.

Law schools have started to recognise law’s intersection with technology and are exploring innovative ways of giving students the opportunity to develop legal tech solutions to support access to justice.

As law firms exploit digital technology, one of the key components of the overhaul is the ability to agree, approve and authorise projects, documents and contracts remotely.