Practice Management
Muslim students “uncomfortable” with law firm drinking culture
Muslim students on vacation schemes at City law firms say the “drinking culture” makes it hard for them to take part in social events because of their religion.
GenAI helps lawyers overcome ‘blank page syndrome’
Three-quarters of lawyers agree that using generative artificial intelligence helps them “get to a first draft quicker”, according to a report on trials run by a leading City law firm.
Seven out of 10 lawyers say being a carer damaged their health
More than seven out of 10 lawyers have said that being a carer has damaged either their mental or physical health, a report to mark Carers Week has found.
Number of complaints to law firms up 20% in five years
The number of complaints received by law firms went up by about a fifth between 2019 and 2023, the SRA has found – but averages out only at four per practice.
UK law firms “turn to tech rather than job cuts” to adapt to future
UK law firms are preferring to adopt new technology rather than cut staff to address the current economic climate when compared to their US and Australian counterparts.
London calling: Three capital deals lead way in latest M&A
Leading south coast law firm Lester Aldridge is boosting its London presence after agreeing a deal to acquire Mackrell, the largest of the deals announced recently.
Smaller law firms to prioritise spending on recruitment and AI
Smaller law firms have recovered their confidence in the future, with hiring more lawyers their joint top spending priority the next 12-18 months.
Alternative legal services provider enters recruitment market
Global alternative legal services provider Axiom has entered the UK in-house legal recruitment market, both for permanent staff and for ‘interim to permanent’ positions.
Exclusive: Lawfront eyes £150m group as ambitions grow
Private equity-backed Lawfront – which earlier this month made its fourth major acquisition – is now looking to build a group turning over £150m, Legal Futures can reveal.
Fourth major regional acquisition for PE-backed Lawfront
Private equity-backed Lawfront has made its fourth major acquisition, and eighth in total, by buying Manchester-headquartered Slater Heelis.
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.
