Practice Management
Firm embraces poetry and drums in bid to stand out from the crowd
A North-East practice has taken the unusual step of turning to poetry and jazz drumming in a bid to stand out from the law firm crowd, with a campaign called ‘Fearlessly Solving’.
Bar Council and Ward Hadaway become latest cyber-attack victims
The Bar Council and northern law firm Ward Hadaway have become the latest in a lengthening list of legal victims of cyber-attacks.
Law Society: Covid boosted finances – and firms’ willingness to change
The pandemic has taught many small and medium-sized law firms about the benefits of delivering services that suit their clients, rather than themselves, Law Society research has found.
Law firm’s net-zero office generates electricity from lifts
National law firm TLT is moving next month to what could be the most environmentally friendly solicitors’ office in the UK, with ‘air-purifying’ paint and lifts which generate electricity when braking.
Purpose over profit: Profession needs “fundamental” cultural reset
The pandemic has not brought about necessary cultural change in the legal profession, meaning lawyers and their firms need to fundamentally reset their values.
Booming legal market triggers talent war and salary hikes – survey
The healthy state of the legal market, with law firms expanding their range of services, is leading to a talent war and rapidly rising salaries, new research has found.
Gender equality: More flexible working, less unconscious bias training
The legal profession is “making progress” towards more equitable gender representation at a senior level, but there is plenty of scope for improvement, new research has found.
Exclusive: Mishcon de Reya drops B Corp status after just seven months
Mishcon de Reya has withdrawn from the B Corporation initiative – for businesses that balances purpose with profit – just months after becoming only the third law firm to achieve it.
Four-day week delivers for probate firm – but staff must work hard
Staff at a wills and probate business that attracted worldwide media coverage after introducing a four-day week are expected to work harder during their shorter working hours.
Court upholds non-compete clause for lawyer joining Weightmans
The High Court has upheld a 12-month non-compete clause imposed by a niche employment practice on a director joining national law firm Weightmans.
Blog
AI in family law – drawing the line for clients and lawyers
AI is becoming increasingly intertwined with family law. Clients are using it to draft initial enquiries, prepare statements and, in some cases, to support themselves as litigants in person.
Why AI and leadership choices will define law firm profitability in 2026
Despite rapid advances in legal technology, the future of law will not be determined by software alone. It will be shaped by leadership decisions.
Legal director: an alternative to partnership
Firms are increasingly acknowledging the need for alternative senior roles – positions that offer influence and recognition without the obligations of ownership.
