Customer service needs to be a top priority

By Will Taborn | October 2021

The role of customer service needs to be a top priority for law firms as customers are now accessing legal service in a different way – they do their research virtually and read other clients testimonials.

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Firms promising jobs before law school

By Will Taborn | October 2021

In a new diversity push, two US based law firms have offered jobs to students with the promise that they will have tuition, living expenses, mentoring and a full time job on graduation.

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Big law firms failing to adopt tech

By Will Taborn | October 2021

A recent report has shown that less than 1/5 of the largest law firms are failing to adopt their own technology innovations. 

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The change in class action lawsuits

By Will Taborn | August 2021

Historically class action lawsuits have had a poor image. This article explores how this has changed over the last 12 months.

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In-house teams could send less work externally

By Will Taborn | August 2021

The latest covid-19 impact analysis shows that companies with large in-house teams could save costs by not sending work externally.

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The legal industry is ignoring the digital gap

By Will Taborn | July 2021

Law firms need to not only recognise, but address, the digital gap that is separating it from business and its customers. 

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In-house legal ops and procurement roles are changing

By Will Taborn | June 2021

This excellent article explains exactly where Taborns sits in the delivery of innovative legal services. Both the models described here play to the strengths we strive to give to firms in law and outside. Namely – value and quality in a meaningful business relationship.

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Class actions rising across Europe

By Will Taborn | June 2021

US firms and litigation funders are tapping into the rapidly rising class actions that are being brought across Europe.

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Technology innovation in law firms accelerated

By Will Taborn | May 2021

As we deal with the Covid-19 pandemic it is clear that it is necessary for law firms to embrace innovation and technological disruption in order to improve the day to day running of the legal function.

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Financial innovation will be driven by Law Firms

By Will Taborn | April 2021

Improving the use of technology, standardising and centralising processes and improving service offerings are the top three business priorities for Law Firms according to research from PwC.

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Building maximum value in your firm

By Will Taborn | March 2021

This article explains various ways in which experts can calculate the value of a law firm and the one strategy you can add to your current strategy to add value. 

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Courts are “flying blind” due to lack of data

By Will Taborn | January 2021

A leading expert says that vital information and data is not being collected by Courts about the performance of Judges and trials during the Covid 19 pandemic.

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Contract reviewing 

By Will Taborn | December 2020

In this article OutSec explores the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of contract reviewing with Taborns. During this period of global upheaval it is imperative that companies don’t overlook the importance of reviewing contracts thoroughly. 

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The future of procuring legal services

By Will Taborn | November 2020

In this article OutSec explores the innovating way that Taborns is looking at addressing the future of procuring legal services. Has it changed? How has it changed? How do you ensure you get value? 

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Leadership in Law 

By Will Taborn | November 2020

This article explores why leaders in law should show more of their ‘human side’ whilst leading their teams and delivering their objectives during crises such as Coronavirus.

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Taborns works with OutSec

By Will Taborn | September 2020

Taborns is delighted to be working with OutSec who provide transcription services to the legal, medical, media, interviews, property, surveying, financial and commercial sectors.

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75% of In-House lawyers outsourcing work

By Will Taborn | August 2020

A recent report by Big Four Accountancy Firm, EY, has found that nearly three quarters of in-house legal departments are cutting costs and dealing with increasing work volumes by outsourcing work.

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The introduction of Nightingale Courts

By Will Taborn | July 2020

10 ‘Nightingale Courts’ have been unveiled by the Ministry of Justice to help ease the pressure on the justice system. The Courts will hear family, civil and tribunals work as well as non-custodial crime cases.

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A Chambers and Law Firm view during Covid-19

By Will Taborn | June 2020

This interview by James Shorey of Actionstep with Will Taborn, MD of Taborns, gives some insight into the situations raised during Covid-19 and what the future of the legal sector could look like.

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How we will restart and recover

By Will Taborn | June 2020

This article from EY provides interesting insight into how business can restart, adapt and build a resilient recovery as we start to work through the Covid-19 crisis.

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Some firms experienced serious drops in revenue during May

By Will Taborn | June 2020

New research has shown that if there is a not an increase in new instructions to firms in June and July ‘the pain may become unbearable’ for some firms.

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The Government needs to be more imaginative to save small businesses

By Will Taborn | April 2020

Despite the Government initially being praised for their CBILs it is becoming increasingly clear that if something more imaginative isn’t done soon many will struggle. 

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Tips for restarting a business in lockdown

By Will Taborn | April 2020

This insightful article gives ten dos and don’ts to consider whilst navigating your business through the current Covid19 crisis.

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Predictions for a world post Covid-19

By Will Taborn | April 2020

In this article from Forbes read 9 predictions for a world post the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus Resources

By Will Taborn | March 2020

Bob Ambrogi of LawSites has created a list of products and services that companies are offering for no cost to support legal professionals during the Covid-19 crisis we are all facing. 

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Covid19 

By Will Taborn | March 2020

As businesses deal with the current Covid19 situation we want to ensure that you have access to advice on a no obligation basis. At Taborns we have access to best in class services to help you to service your business needs under one umbrella in a tailor made, bespoke and flexible package that works with you. Please contact us to discuss any requirements or questions you may have at this time.

Taborns is here to assist your business.

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Gordon Dadds boss says traditional law firms need to adapt to survive threat of Americans and Big Four

By James Booth | July 2019

This piece highlights the shifting nature of the legal business and, away from this article, you do not have to be huge to be able to survive. With the proper processes, utilisation of technology and outsource solutions, the smaller law firm can cut costs, thrive and continue that high level of service through the ‘personal touch’.

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Leave the work to Counsel: Judge slashes solicitors’ trial costs

By Will Taborn | May 2019

An interesting article demonstrating not the fact that a barrister or solicitor are ‘worth more’ than one another, rather that the proportionality of the work was, in the judge’s opinion, badly skewed. One wonders what the charges would have been if a fixed price had been applied.

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Campaign to offer unbundled services continues

By Will Taborn | October 2021

As we offer an unbundled service whereby a client could go to a solicitor for a service, and the solicitor recommends a non-legal step before taking the case further and formally advising, we find this an interesting development.

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Nearly 10% of chambers admit failure to comply

By Will Taborn | October 2021

Nearly one in ten chambers have admitted to failing to comply with the Bar Standards Board’s service and price transparency rules. 

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Litigation needs better regulation

By Will Taborn | September 2021

The recent £150 million collaboration between Mishcon de Reya and Harbour, the biggest third-party funder, highlights the lack of regulation for funding litigation.

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Research into settling disputes away from court

By Will Taborn | August 2021

The MoJ is collating views on the best way to settle civil disputes without having to resort to litigation. The collation of evidence will take place over eight weeks.

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Online international mediations rise

By Will Taborn | July 2021

Mediations taking place online have risen as the pandemic has caused a rethink in the way disputes are resolved. 

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Litigation Funding past, present and future

By Will Taborn | July 2021

The US has been at the forefront of litigation funding progress with the UK not far behind. This article explores what the future holds for litigation funding.

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Litigation funding evolution has only just begun

By Will Taborn | June 2021

This great article by Lionfish acknowledges the evolving litigation funding market. One wonders where technology and due diligence which we offer as part of our suite to sit underneath a funders offering could further increase scope and margins, crucially, value for clients.

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Half of CFOs open to litigation funding

By Will Taborn | June 2021

A recent study has found that over half of CFOs are of the thinking that their legal departments should have commercial targets.

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Changing digital strategy post pandemic

By Will Taborn | May 2021

The latest survey from McKinsey finds that the most successful companies of the future will put technology at the forefront of their strategy.

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It’s time to bring analytics into the strategy room

By Will Taborn | April 2021

Businesses have adapted rapidly in the way they use digital analytics. This article explains why advanced analytics and data can help transform your business.

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Probe into the regulation of AI

By Will Taborn | February 2021

The Legal Services Board is to continue its research into technology and innovation into the more innovative of use of technology by providers of legal services that are unregulated. 

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How to help your business plan for 2021

By Will Taborn | January 2021

In this article Geoff Hudson-Searle gives insights into 5 shifts that the business world needs to prepare for during 2021 and how you can get ahead of the curve.

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A Christmas gift for your business

By Will Taborn | December 2020

Get some advice on how to approach Shareholders Agreements, Employment Contracts, Commercial Contracts of all types as we head into 2021. An early Christmas gift for your business courtesy of OutSec and Taborns.

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Bar Council bracing for loss

By Will Taborn | November 2020

Due to the Covid-19 crisis the Bar Council is expecting a £3.2m loss next year with revenue from practising fees due to plummet. 

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Covid pushes firms to adapt

By Will Taborn | October 2020

The 2020 Future Ready Lawyer: Performance Drivers Survey Report by Wolters Kluwer shows how there is a large gap between the trend and those who are adopting legal technology.

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Dispute-avoidance robot initiative

By Will Taborn | September 2020

Academics at the University of Oxford have appealed for the help of in-house lawyers as they build an AI-based system that would identify legal disputes before they arise.

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In-House Legal spend will drop

By Will Taborn | August 2020

In a recent survey of over 130 in-house lawyers by RollOnFriday, 44% of in-house lawyers said that their 2020 and 2021 legal spend would drop due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Bar Council applies for £5m Covid loan

By Will Taborn | July 2020

There are growing concerns that nearly a third of legal aid Barristers may be considering leaving the Bar next year. This has lead to the Bar Council applying for for a £5m loan under the CBILS.

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Will cash constraints stall progress?

By Will Taborn | June 2020

Law firms across the globe are accepting that they can transform their businesses through the use of technology and enabling teams to work remotely. However, given constraints with cash, will this transformation be stalled?

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The benefit of remote hearings

By Will Taborn | June 2020

At a recent House of Lords constitution committee, which is exploring the impact of Covid-19 on courts and justice online, Professor Richard Susskind gave insight into remote hearings.

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Law firms keep ‘Stay Home’ messaging

By Will Taborn | May 2020

Despite lockdown easing and many businesses starting a staged return to work general consensus across the UK legal industry is that employees should stay home until July at the earliest.

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GCs have a key role to play in helping their businesses navigate uncertain waters

By Will Taborn | April 2020

If businesses are to survive and emerge from the Covid-19 global pandemic, stronger than ever General Counsel have a key role to play, as this article explores.

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The future for Chambers

By Will Taborn | April 2020

Without an input of government funds, over 50% of Chambers will go out of business within the next six months due to the Covid19 crisis.

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Adapting to a new way of working

By Will Taborn | April 2020

As businesses around the globe adapt to new ways of working during these challenging times, this article gives insight into how we can work in new ways.

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Free legal resources for businesses 

By Will Taborn | March 2020

During these unprecedented times we’re seeing a rise in businesses offering technology products and resources for free. This regularly updated list from Legal IT Insider provides an overview of what is available to legal teams.

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Pre-Litigation Expert Advisory Services

By Will Taborn | March 2020

We’re delighted to announce our collaboration with the Global Expert Witness and Dispute Management, Middleton MEP, to offer an innovative and forward-thinking package aimed at construction clients who find themselves in the embryonic stages of potential litigation or developing
dispute.

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Average UK law firm partner pay tops £200,000

By James Booth | June 2019

The technology was always going to take hold. However, as this article may suggest, the pressure to do more for less has meant law firms work with ‘tech’ more readily. Taborns is doing the same with law firms and supplying complimentary services in this space.

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Got the difference

By Will Taborn | October 2018

Here we examine the role of the partnership legal structure and where it sits in the modern world.

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