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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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?
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
For full information click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full interview click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To access the LawSites resource list please click below.
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.
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’.
To read the full article please click below.
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.
To read the full article please click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
For full information click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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?
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To read the full article click below.
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.
To access the full list please click below.
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.
To read the full press release please click below.
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.
To read the full article please click below.
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.
To read the full article please click below.