Explore expert articles, news, and resources from across the UK legal industry. Our blogs are designed to keep you informed in your specialist areas of law and job roles.
As UK law firms continue to digitise, cyber threats are escalating. From ransomware to data theft and email compromise. This article from Debra Cairns of Net-Defence explores real cases and highlights practical steps firms can take to strengthen defences, protect client data and maintain trust.
You are invited to join Cansford Labs for a live Q&A in September with their Head of Lab Operations James Nutt and Deputy Lab Manager Abbi Holloway. This is your opportunity to ask them any questions about the science of sample testing and detection windows.
Insider threats occur when employees misuse access to steal or leak data, causing legal, financial, and reputational damage. This article from Debra Cairns examines three UK cases, ICO responses, warning signs, and effective data loss protection measures.
Since June 2025, private children law cases in West Yorkshire follow the Pathfinder Pilot, a new child-focused process. Sophie Jensen of Duncan Lewis Solicitors explain how the scheme improves efficiency, supports self-represented parties, and centres the child’s voice in court.
Motoring offences don’t always warrant standard penalties. Leah Hester of LMP Legal explores how “special reasons” arguments can protect drivers from disqualification, using real case examples to show how legal knowledge and preparation can influence outcomes in high-stakes situations.
Returning to legal practice after a career break can feel daunting, but with the right support, it can be made easier. Nikki Alderson shares practical strategies for HR teams, barristers’ clerks, and returners to create confident and sustainable return to work in law.
Mark Evans highlights the “24/7” pressures facing solicitors and the profession’s reluctance to seek support, calling for greater openness, stronger leadership, and wider awareness of wellbeing services to create a more supportive legal sector.
Is quantum computing the future of anti-money laundering? While banks explore advanced technology, law firms can already prevent financial crime by strengthening onboarding, risk assessment, and ongoing monitoring processes.
Assessing earning capacity in personal injury claims requires more than medical evidence. This article explains how vocational experts provide crucial insight into work ability, retraining options and long-term financial impact.
AI is reshaping the legal sector, helping firms automate routine work, improve efficiency, and tackle talent shortages. This eBook explores how legal professionals can adopt AI while staying competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
Mental Health Awareness Week is a chance to take simple, practical steps to support wellbeing in the legal sector. From small daily actions to workplace changes, even minor efforts can make a meaningful difference for yourself and others.
Law firms still charge for effort, not outcomes. This article explores why AI is forcing a shift away from billable hours and towards value-based legal services, and what that means for firms and clients.
Vocational experts are becoming essential in modern litigation. This article explores how they translate medical, functional and labour market evidence into clear, court-ready insights on employability and earning capacity.
Child maintenance in the UK can be far more complex than it appears. Even well-intentioned parents may face arrears, surcharges or enforcement if payments fall outside CMS rules. Understanding how the system works is essential to avoid costly mistakes.
When can step-parents obtain parental responsibility in the UK? This article explains the legal framework, key case law, and options available, including child arrangements orders and applications under the Children Act 1989.
Legal sector suppliers often struggle with visibility and email outreach. This article explains how trusted platforms can improve inbox reach, credibility, and engagement with law firms.
Circle Case Management provides specialist support to legal and insurance teams across clinical negligence, personal injury, and Court of Protection matters, delivering case management, expert witness services, mental capacity assessments, and social work expertise.
The Solicitors’ Charity backs Lawsight’s call for action on wellbeing in the legal sector, urging leaders to adopt practical steps to reduce stress, improve work-life balance, and protect both performance and mental health.
Co-managed IT services help organisations support stretched internal teams by adding specialist expertise and capacity. This flexible model improves efficiency, strengthens security, and enables teams to focus on strategic priorities without losing control.
A Court of Appeal decision highlights the importance of properly pleaded cases in professional negligence claims, showing how failures on causation and conflicts of interest can determine the outcome of litigation.
The rise of AI in family courts is reshaping how litigants in person prepare cases. While tools like ChatGPT improve access to justice, courts warn that inaccurate AI-generated content risks misleading proceedings and impacting children’s welfare.
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