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Lawyers impatient for firms to invest in technology and innovation

Clients need their firms to be fast, cost-effective and agile. However, nearly 1 in 2 lawyers said their firm is slow or very slow at implementing new technology

Druces advises on major transaction

Druces LLP has successfully advised The Pickstock Group on the sale of its subsidiary, Concierge 12 Ltd, to Veld Capital in partnership with Avignon Capital

Wealthbrite and The Law Society launch financial literacy course for junior lawyers

Wealthbrite, a financial education company, has partnered with The Law Society of England & Wales to introduce a financial literacy course as part of its Essential Skills for Practice programme

Slater Heelis appoints immigration lead

Slater Heelis has appointed Joanna Safadi as Associate Partner to lead its immigration services within the employment team

Epiq launches AI tool for HSR compliance

Epiq has unveiled a new AI-powered tool to help businesses navigate the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act’s stricter merger and acquisition (M&A) disclosure requirements, which came into force last week

Court of Appeal dismisses Jason John Ellis's appeal against conviction

Court of Appeal upholds conviction of Jason John Ellis for sexual offences, dismissing his appeal

Court upholds sentence in grievous bodily harm case

Court of Appeal upheld a 21-month sentence for grievous bodily harm, rejecting the appeal for suspension

How political transitions could impact anti-corruption enforcement and compliance

Ian Hargreaves and James Philippsohn explain how shifting political landscapes in 2025 could pose new challenges for global corporate compliance