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Success with Gen AI requires law firms to restructure their IA

Alex Smith warns law firms: Gen AI isn’t magic – solid data is key

Simplifying anti-money laundering obligations for corporate M&A lawyers

Corporate M&A lawyers face challenges in verifying ownership structures for compliance, but Sam Ruback explains how new tools simplify the process and reduce fraud risks

Fostering a culture of support and transparency in law firms

A supportive, transparent firm culture encourages communication, reduces stress and ensures no lawyer works in isolation, says John Wallace

Conducting Source of Funds verification on corporate clients

Harriet Holmes highlights the critical role of Source of Funds verification in combating money laundering and ensuring compliance within corporate transactions

Flat hierarchies: how could this business model benefit the legal sector

John Wallace of Ridgemont argues horizontal models may offer a healthier, more inclusive alternative

M&A surge leads to legal hiring boom

James Lavan explores the surge in legal sector hiring, driven by increasing mergers and acquisitions activity and a stronger economic outlook

Firm-wide adoption of LinkedIn: managing partners must lead by example

Simon Marshall explains why LinkedIn is essential for legal professionals to stay at the top of their game

What's it like working in a law firm outside London?

Alexandra McVean suggests that some may benefit from working in regional firm