LegalEx London shows how AI, used properly, can unlock real efficiency for law firms
At LegalEx London on 25 February, LEAP was back with a clear message for the profession. In 2026, the challenges facing law firms are no longer abstract. They are practical, daily pressures around efficiency, productivity, risk management, cyber security, client service and staff burnout. For Craig Matthews, chief executive officer (CEO) of LEAP, the conversations […]
FuneralExperts.com joins forces with NotifyNOW and InheritNOW to transform support for bereaved families across the UK
FuneralExperts.com, the UK’s leading independent and impartial frontline bereavement support service, has announced a new partnership with The Estate Registry’s services NotifyNOW and InheritNOW to transform the way families are supported following a death – helping them notify organisations efficiently and access vital financial assistance before probate is granted. Through the new partnership, families supported […]
Law Society backs LSB’s EDI plans but warns of burden on small firms
The Law Society of England and Wales has responded to the Legal Services Board’s (LSB) draft statement of policy on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), broadly supporting a strengthened regulatory approach but raising concerns about the potential impact of universal EDI reporting requirements on smaller firms. The LSB published its draft policy statement, Encouraging a […]
Ward Hadaway strengthens team with 44 new appointments
Top 100 UK law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed 44 new legal specialists across the north of England over the last five months. The new starters include partners, directors, managing associates, trainee solicitors and paralegals, which the firm says is “strengthening teams at multiple levels of the business and supporting sustained client demand across core […]
The rise of family trusts in UK estate planning
Amy Osman, trust specialist with SA Law, explores the dynamics behind the growth in family trusts and explains where complexities can arise and how to deal with them. The latest HMRC statistics on trusts reveal a marked increase in their use across the UK. Between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025, there were […]