Company & Commercial
Post Office scandal shows boards “need to oversee legal risk”
The Post Office scandal shows that company boards need to have “responsible oversight of legal risk” and not show “excessive deference” to legal advice, according to the IoD.
Embracing the Madness – firm begins acquisition push with music practice
A London law firm with a host of high-profile clients is targeting more acquisitions after bringing in a boutique practice particularly well known for its entertainment work.
London law firm takes stake in esports talent management agency
A London law firm has launched a talent management agency for esports and gaming professionals, in partnership with an established esports business.
Commercial firm launches all-embracing legal platform for SMEs
A national law firm has launched a legal platform aimed particularly at SMEs, which combines document generation with training, a ‘knowledge bank’ and advice from its lawyers.
Solicitor launches legal platform for recruitment businesses
A solicitor and former recruiter, and founder of a law firm which works entirely for recruitment consultancies, has launched an online platform to protect them from disputes.
M&A platform to offer buyers “completely automated” legal service
A law firm has developed a platform to provide buyers of small businesses with a “completely automated legal service” that could cost them as little at £2,000,
Listed law firm plans to double in size as it hits £150m revenue
Listed law firm Knights is planning to “double the business in medium term” as revenue hit £150m for the first time, although net debt rose to £35m.
Fast-growing accountancy consolidator launches law firm
A private equity-backed accountancy firm that has built a £130m practice in just 16 months has now launched a law firm too.
City solicitor’s tech start-up receives $6m funding boost
A start-up that creates visual models of complex legal transactions, set up by a former City solicitor, has announced a $6m funding boost, led by American investors.
Judge strikes out £68m negligence claim against law firm
A High Court judge has struck out a £68m negligence claim against a law firm brought by companies in liquidation as a result of failed property development schemes.
Blog
Regulation, growth and access to justice: why legal services need a reset
Well-intentioned consumer protections embedded in the regulation of legal services increasingly act as barriers to innovation, competition and access to justice.
Digital marketing for law firms in 2026 – where to focus your efforts
Digital marketing for law firms in 2026 is more demanding than ever. AI is reshaping content, while audiences are becoming more selective and platforms are raising the bar on quality.
From AI ambition to operational reality
AI is no longer an emerging technology on the horizon. It has become the connective tissue binding law, regulation, risk and commercial decision-making.
