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PwC: Top 10 march on but clouds on horizon for other big firms

The top 100 law firms continue to grow, but the gap between the top 10 and rest is widening, while disruptive competitors may be a “strategic blind spot”, PwC has warned.

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Southport attack led costs firm boss to “think about the future”

The costs specialist severely injured after trying to stop the 2024 Southport attack said the experience led to his decision to sell his firm to Yorkshire law firm Switalskis.

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Barrister disbarred following conviction for legal aid fraud

A barrister jailed in 2024 for defrauding the Legal Aid Agency by falsely claiming defence legal costs has now been disbarred.

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Wellbeing alliance aims to improve solicitors’ mental health

The Law Society, The Solicitors’ Charity, LawCare and the Mindful Business Charter have joined forces to launch the Solicitor Wellbeing Alliance for England and Wales.

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Hybrid working and client money controls – be aware of the risks

For legal finance teams, remote working has changed how information moves, how approvals are obtained and how colleagues communicate.


AI can interrogate your contracts – but are they ready for questioning?

Suppose a law firm wants to review a client’s entire real estate portfolio for risk in the leases. Not long ago, that meant a multi-week project. Today, first-pass answer can arrive in minutes.


Why onboarding has become a strategic priority for law firms

One of the most influential stages of the client journey – client onboarding – often receives less strategic attention than it deserves.