
Can technology help legal professionals reduce workplace stress?
This presents us with an opportunity to slow down for a moment and think about stress in the legal profession, which is a well-documented concern. Law is a pursuit that is naturally filled with contentious and sensitive matters, and lawyers work every day with challenging schedules, demanding clients and heavy workloads – all of which can contribute to increased levels of anxiety.

Thursfields lawyer listed as specialist in Certainty Contentious Probate Hub & Area
A top lawyer at Thursfields Solicitors has been listed as a specialist by Certainty the National Will Register – The Law Society’s endorsed provider of The National Will Register.

Proptech developments and the impact on the conveyancing process
Developments in artificial intelligence, automation and machine learning are reshaping the world of business. And, the conveyancing sector is no different, with property professionals increasingly turning towards Proptech to help meet the needs of the market.

Search Acumen comments on ONS construction figures
Today’s construction figures show the value of construction new work in Great Britain continued to rise in 2018, reaching its highest level on record at £113,127 million; this was driven by growth in public sector work of £2,697 million and to a lesser extent growth in the private sector of £750 million.

Hayes Connor issues landmark £100 million data breach claim
North West based data breach and cybersecurity specialist Hayes Connor Solicitors is the first in the UK to serve a representative data breach claim in the High Court. The action could see Equifax ordered to pay up to £100 million in compensation to its estimated 15 million UK customers affected by its 2017 data breach.

Used by the best in class in private client
As we approach another key event in the legal awards calendar, we are delighted to announce that 83.3% of the nominees for The Law Society’s ‘Excellence Award in Private Client Practice’ 2019, that are taking place next week, are users of Certainty the National Will Register.

Environment Bill: Noble aims but will it deliver?
A new environmental watchdog, measures to improve air quality and protect the climate – just some of the eye-catching features of the new Environment Bill that was launched in the Queen’s Speech this week. Tim Champney, our Managing Director, summarises the key points and gives his thoughts on the prospects for future environmental protections.

Experienced Travel Litigation, Inquests and Inquiries experts join Hudgell Solicitors
Hudgell Solicitors has added three new experienced specialists to its team in Manchester after a ‘promising and successful’ first 10 months operating across the North West.









