Big Law firms failing to adopt tech

A recent report from legal industry advisers Baretz+Brunelle highlights a significant challenge facing the largest law firms in the UK and beyond: the difficulty in getting widespread adoption of their own innovations. Despite introducing various innovative tools and...

Litigation needs better regulation

Navigating the Complexities of Litigation Funding Litigation funding, where third parties finance legal claims in exchange for a share of the proceeds, has become a significant industry in the UK, now valued at £2 billion. This market allows claimants, often underdogs...

Compliance with transparency rules

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) continues its efforts to promote mediation as an alternative to litigation, aiming to alleviate the strain on the courts and reduce the associated costs and stress for involved parties. In 2021, the MoJ initiated a call for evidence to...

Firms promising jobs before law school

Could hiring lawyers before they even enrol in law school be part of the next wave of law firm diversity efforts? Two Ohio firms pioneered this approach back in 2021, partnering with the University of Dayton School of Law to recruit J.D. students with the promise of...

Campaign to offer unbundled services continues

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) continues its efforts to encourage law firms to offer unbundled legal services, unveiling a pilot scheme aimed at examining the potential benefits of this approach. This initiative is driven by a significant unmet legal need...