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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Is your Google Ads budget funding your competitors’ AI visibility?
If your cost-per-click has crept up again this year, you’ve probably assumed the market simply got more expensive. That’s the wrong way to read what’s happening.
Containing the spread of unapproved AI
Nearly 60% of fee-earners admit to using unapproved tools (like free versions of ChatGPT). Yet 68% of firm leaders are confident there is zero risk of unapproved AI being used for client work.
When AI adoption goes wrong, costs add up fast
City AM recently reported that London is fighting to claim the title of ‘global capital of legal AI’. However, it’s crucial we remember that adoption alone does not create value.
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