Practice Management
PE-backed law firm deals in Midlands, Manchester – and Reykjavík
Private equity-backed Fletchers Group has announced its third acquisition in less than a month by taking on the clinical negligence and Court of Protection teams of a leading Midlands firm.
Meet Mike, the open-source AI challenger built by a City solicitor
A growing number of lawyers and law firms are contacting the solicitor who created Mike, a free alternative to the AI giants Harvey and Legora.
AI leading to “radical shift” in client expectations
Law firms around the world are warning that AI is already leading to a “radical shift” in client expectations, with lower fees top of the list.
Multi-office firm fell into administration after sale fell through
West of England law firm BLB Solicitors was forced into administration after a sale fell through at a late stage, its administrators have revealed.
Solicitors start again after selling firm to multi-disciplinary group
A husband-and-wife team whose law firm was bought by a professional services group a year ago have struck out on their own again with a new platform law firm.
HF “did not need its private equity backer” for major acquisition
National insurance and commercial law firm HF did not need the private equity investment it received in 2024 to buy health and social care specialists Hempsons, a deal unveiled yesterday.
Listed law firm’s revenue grows by 18% as it rolls out agentic AI
AIM-listed Keystone Law has reported revenue growth of almost 18% to over £115m in its latest annual financial results, while the AIIC Group has also announced strong growth.
Major PE-backed law firms unveil latest acquisitions
Two fast-growing private equity-backed law firms in the North-West have unveiled acquisitions to boost their Court of Protection and personal injury practices respectively.
Hourly billing not dead, says firm offering fixed-rate subscription
A fast-growing law firm has launched a subscription service for SMEs that focuses solely on fixing hourly rates – starting at £250 an hour for clients that sign up for a year.
AI playing “vital role” in managing legal aid work
AI is fast becoming a vital part of how law firms can afford to carry out legal aid work, according to the practice director of the country’s largest legal aid practice.
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The Decent Homes Standard scandal
It is well established that the UK has the highest proportion of inadequate housing in all of Europe. But what if the heart of the problem is even worse than we think?
The evolving standard: AI and professional negligence
AI creates an obvious professional negligence risk. Using it carelessly may fall below the standard of reasonable skill and care. As may failing to use it, in certain circumstances.
The ongoing rise and challenge of housing disrepair in council properties
Britain’s housing disrepair crisis has quietly evolved into one of the most consequential legal and political issues facing the country’s social housing sector.
