Practice Management
“Participation more important than stars” in law firm LinkedIn posting
“Broad participation” is more important than “star performers” in improving a law firm’s performance on LinkedIn, a report has found.
PE-backed Midlands law firm makes first acquisition
The law firm at the centre of Adeptio Law Group – created in late 2024 by private equity firm Horizon Capital to enact a ‘buy and build’ strategy – has made its first acquisition.
ABS’s network aims to fill gap in market for overseas legal advice
An ABS set up by an ex-Premier League footballer has launched a network to provide UK law firms with access to “trusted” legal advice from lawyers in other countries.
Employment law changes “could reduce mobility of senior solicitors”
Shortening of the time limit and abolition of the cap on compensation for unfair dismissal will make law firms sharpen their procedures before dismissing staff.
PE-backed barrister group launches outsourced service for chambers
Private-equity backed The Barrister Group has launched a platform that will handle chambers’ operational requirements and also distribute briefs that they cannot handle.
Ethical working cultures “vital” for law firms, indemnity insurer says
An “ethical and supportive working culture” has become “not just beneficial, but vital” to the future of law firms, a leading professional indemnity insurer has said.
Investment in UK lawtech hit new record last year
Investment in UK lawtech companies continues to rise rapidly, hitting a record £189m last year, a 35% jump on the previous year’s record, according to new research.
City firm sets out which types of client it will not act for
The founder of a City law firm specialising in employment and commercial disputes has described how it declines to pitch for work with clients deemed “controversial or ineligible”.
Private equity commits to Fletchers and backs Higgs’ first acquisition
The private equity backer of serious injury law firm Fletchers has committed to another four or five years after announcing a continuation fund transaction.
Global justice “dominated by men from high-income countries”
Global justice is “disproportionately shaped” by high-income countries like the UK and USA, with men making up the majority of top office-holders – particularly in the legal profession.
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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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