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Justin Patten

Solicitor transforms firm into “probate unblocking” service

A private client solicitor has transformed his law firm into a specialist fixed-fee service which aims to unblock stalled probate matters.

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Strike off for solicitor who backdated letter and blamed laptop

A solicitor has been struck off for creating letters to mislead both his opposite number and his own firm in a bid to cover up his failure to acknowledge service.

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Similar miscarriage of justice to Sally Clark case “could still occur”

A miscarriage of justice “analogous” to the wrongful conviction of solicitor Sally Clark for the murder of her two baby boys in 1999 “could still occur”, according to experts.

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Impact of AI on people seeking justice “not being measured”

The performance of AI in the justice system is only being measured in terms of operational efficiencies, and not if it is actually helping people deal with legal issues.

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Why brilliant lawyers sometimes fail

A question that often strikes a chord with partners in law firms is this: why is it that individuals who excel in one role sometimes struggle when promoted into another?


What LeO’s data tells us about client service in personal injury

With court backlogs, insurer delays and increasingly complex cases, maintaining client care in personal injury work can be difficult, but the data suggests the industry is falling short.


Your landlord clients have prepared for the wrong law

Lawyers advising major landlords and build-to-rent operators have spent the better part of a year on the Renters’ Rights Act. A good deal of that advice has been aimed at the wrong risk.