Company & Commercial


Solicitors condemn HMRC plans for “deemed waiver” of privilege

27 June 2025

Solicitors have condemned plans by HMRC to introduce a “deemed waiver” of privilege where tax avoidance scheme are marketed as being supported by a legal opinion.


Law firms look to offer clients AI assurance services

16 June 2025

Law firms are in the race to offer companies artificial intelligence (AI) assurance services, according to a specialist AI and data lawyer.


Law firm to pay 10% of commercial fees into social justice fund

10 June 2025

A well-known London law firm has launched a fund to receive 10% of the firm’s fees from non-contentious commercial work and then hand over the money to two legal charities.


UK lawtech firm raises $30m to expand use of agentic AI

10 June 2025

A lawtech contract specialist has raised $30m in Series B funding to further develop its use of agentic artificial intelligence as it expands outside the UK.


Three out of 10 GCs plan to cut spending on external lawyers

2 June 2025

Nearly three out of 10 corporate general counsel plan to cut spending on external lawyers – the highest proportion since 2020, a report has found.


City giant seeks to shift blame for errors that cost client £83m

2 May 2025

City giant A&O Shearman can make the argument that others were to blame for a mistake that has so far cost its client Nationwide £83m, the High Court has ruled.


Law firm owned by accountancy consolidator to become ABS

25 April 2025

The law firm set up last year by a fast-growing accountancy consolidator has applied to become an alternative business structure so as to expand its range of services.


Law firms urged to put ethics at heart of deciding who to act for

2 April 2025

Law firms should adopt a ‘legitimate provenance of wealth test’ when taking on clients as part of an ethics-based approach that goes beyond legal or regulatory tests.


Legal market’s strong growth in 2024 set to continue this year

28 March 2025

The UK legal services market grew by 10% to £52bn last year and is heading towards a strong 2025 too, according to new research.


Exclusive: Australian firm eyes major UK expansion with PE backing

25 March 2025

An Australian law firm offering SMEs unlimited, on-demand legal services on a subscription basis is set to expand its UK operation after taking private equity investment.

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Breaking down barriers between fee-earners and finance teams

Many law firms grapple with a divide between fee-earners and finance teams, which can create friction that risks undermining regulatory requirements, profitability and client service.


Agentic AI and the importance of knowledge management for law firms

AI is the go-to capability to drive higher productivity for organisations. Those that are not yet implementing it may find themselves being left behind in the race for both talent and clients.


Will you embrace AI or risk being left behind?

The UK legal sector is an established and traditional institution. Whilst now it may not be fully embracing AI, its presence can now not be ignored by the profession.


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