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Arbitration specialists split on faster procedures but see role for AI
The arbitration community is split down the middle on early determination and expedited procedures, but expects AI to play more of a role in its work, a major global survey has found.
Law firm boss “misled court” in effort to push through prepack sale
A judge has strongly criticised the boss of a consumer claims law firm for giving false evidence and trying to force through a prepack administration sale in favour of his own newly incorporated firm.
Law firm owned by accountancy consolidator to become ABS
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.
Judge criticises top PI firm over approach to success fee deduction
A senior district judge has criticised the approach of a leading PI firm in racking up costs in a low-value claim, which he suggested might be to guarantee the maximum success fee recovery.
Proportion of law firms using GenAI almost doubles
The proportion of law firms using GenAI has almost doubled, new research has found, with another study showing rapid adoption by M&A lawyers.
Project eyes client interest and large firm levies to support advice sector
A project exploring new funding streams for the not-for-profit legal advice sector – including interest on client accounts and levies of large law firms – went live this month.
Top firm withdraws “rubbish” briefing on single-sex spaces
A City law firm with a leading employment law practice withdrew a briefing on last week’s Supreme Court ruling defining women after the successful claimant blasted it as “rubbish”.
CJC calls for “single digital court” to enforce judgments
The Civil Justice Council has called for a “single unified digital court” to enforce civil judgments, whether the judgment was obtained in the county court or High Court.
Partner struck off for misleading client and firm over visa progress
A partner who misled his client and his supervising partner about the progress of the client’s visa application has been struck off.
Hiring elite lawyers only works for law firms “with other stars”
Hiring star or elite lawyers generally does not work for law firms but it can if there are “other stars in the same area”, academics have found.
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A new era of legal operations
What we are seeing in the UK legal market is extraordinary change that will greatly influence how firms operate and compete for years to come.
Strong AML controls are meaningless with incomplete data
One expectation as the FCA takes control of anti-money laundering oversight is a move towards more supervision rather than simply writing new rules.
Navigating the legal AI productivity-profitability paradox
Firms are achieving efficiencies through AI, especially in the practice of law. Yet many are struggling to see that reflected in their financial outcomes
