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Managed legal services: A different type of career in law?

4 April 2025

Law firm career ladders can be steep, heady and hugely rewarding. However, the trainee-to-partner journey is not for everyone. Fortunately, other options are available.


How junior lawyers should deal with difficult clients

2 April 2025

Despite engaging a lawyer, some clients want to take the lead and on occasion you meet a client who thinks they know better than you. This is particularly so if you are at the start of your career.


Embracing flexibility: the new normal for UK law firms?

31 March 2025

There’s been a notable shift in the narrative around flexible working, with UK businesses and public sector organisations applying increased pressure on staff to return to the office.


Five common myths about claims management

28 March 2025

Posted by Daniel Brito, managing director of Legal Futures Associate National Claims The claims management sector has long been misunderstood, with misconceptions persisting about the role we play in the legal process. While solicitors and law firms are rightly focused on compliance and… Read More


Does the Arbitration Act 2025 achieve its aim?

26 March 2025

A key objective of the Arbitration Act 2025 is to increase the efficiency of the process, ensuring the UK is well placed to continue competing in the global dispute resolution market.


AI and data-driven approaches to content marketing for law firms

24 March 2025

The legal sector is experiencing a rapid technological shift, with artificial intelligence transforming not just legal practice but also how firms market their services.


Congratulations on your engagement: improving social media performance

21 March 2025

Like most marketers I know, I have a love-hate relationship with social media. Love it when it works, hate it when it doesn’t. And it’s a tough nut to crack.


The rise of consultant lawyers and the future of legal services

18 March 2025

Projections suggest that by 2026, one in three UK lawyers could work independently as a consultant lawyer. But what does this shift mean for both firms and lawyers?


AI in the legal profession: how soon will it make an impact?

14 March 2025

The extent and speed of AI’s integration depend on technological developments, regulatory frameworks and the willingness of lawyers to embrace AI-driven solutions.


Why now is the right time for mentoring in lawtech

12 March 2025

Having previously been perceived as the poor relation to fintech, lawtech in 2025 is enjoying the huge attention it is now attracting, with recent headlines describing this moment as its ‘Golden Age’.

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Ten top tips for turning transparency into positivity and new clients

New SRA guidance on transparency issued last autumn – thinly disguised as continued support for COLPs, firms and individuals – was without doubt also borne out of regulatory frustration.


The enduring value of ‘old skool’ tech in the age of AI

As we adopt AI, it’s crucial not to overlook the enduring value of established technologies that deliver proven benefits within an understood cost and effort window.


The enterprising solicitor – the perfect fit for a new-model law firm

Working as a legal consultant has excellent potential rewards for the right individual, offering freedom, autonomy, and a more satisfying work-life balance.


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