Practice Management
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.
Bar earnings gap a “serious cultural and structural problem”
The earnings gap between male and female barristers is not explained by caring responsibilities, choice of practice area, or amount of legally aided work, Bar Council research has found.
Law firm unfairly dismissed long-serving staff member
A police station representative at a North-East law firm was unfairly constructively dismissed after having problems with the partner who supervised her.
Slew of law firms embrace growing B Corp movement
Several more law firms have become B Corporations, ranging from a long-established London firm to a niche disputes practice, taking the total to 20.
Law firm leaders believe associates are “less loyal”
Seven out of 10 law firm leaders believe associates are “less loyal than previous generations”, while only a quarter of associates aim to become a partner at their firm in the next five years.
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Lessons from Sir Keir Starmer for SRA chief
The proposed 29%, or £25m, increase in the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s budget announced last week should really come as no great surprise.
The hidden risks in client account reconciliations
The client account reconciliation process will be second nature to most people in legal finance – and so is also a potential area for a problem to be undetected until it becomes serious.
Mentoring the next generation of litigation leaders
As a female lawyer, from the North, with a state school education, I understand the value of sharing perspectives, experiences and contacts.
