Legal News

Loss adjuster’s law firm makes first acquisition in growth push

A law firm owned by a major loss adjusting business has made its first acquisition as it ramps up what has already been an expansive 18 months.

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“Make LEI compulsory”, litigation funding expert tells MPs

Legal expenses insurance should be compulsory for everyone, the co-chair of the Civil Justice Council working party on litigation funding has told MPs.

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Client account interest scheme “could create meaningful change”

An Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts scheme “could create meaningful change” by delivering a justice system that works for more people.

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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.

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The UK’s global leadership in lawtech is at risk if women are left behind

Tech has the equivalent of an old boy’s network. That makes it harder for women to break in. It also makes it harder when it comes to networking, finding backers and ultimately clients.


How legal judgement is shifting in in-house practice

Across UK organisations, legal teams are now involved earlier in decision-making, often before proposals have taken a settled shape.


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.