What the 2026 reform cycle means for commercial property law
The commercial property sector is heading into another significant period of regulatory change. As set out in SearchFlow’s newly released white paper, Navigating the 2026 Regulatory Landscape in Commercial Property Law, the next reform cycle will reshape disclosure requirements, planning processes, environmental obligations and due diligence expectations across the industry. For firms operating in an […]
Better lead capture paves the way for smoother client onboarding
We’re firm believers that effective lead capture is a critical factor in creating smoother, more efficient client journeys for law firms. It’s certainly no secret that clear and structured enquiries at the very first stage of engagement set the tone for stronger client relationships, faster onboarding and improved operational efficiency. Capturing new leads is not […]
Lawyers gain 10,000 hours in productivity as AI-powered document reading tool REI processes data from over 300 local authorities in England and Wales
Search Acumen, a pioneer in UK legal technology, announces that its local authority document reading tool, Real Estate Intelligence (REI), has created time efficiency savings of approximately 10,000 hours for real estate lawyers to date. Since its launch in Q4 2024, REI has processed more than 225,000 individual pages of CON29 documents. Using REI, reviewing […]
Whitepaper examines how AI is moving from hype to habit in legal casework
Case management provider InTouch has published a new whitepaper exploring how artificial intelligence is being used in day-to-day legal work, combining industry roundtable insights with anonymised patterns drawn from thousands of AI interactions on live matters within the InTouch platform. With growing pressure on firms to improve efficiency while maintaining oversight and compliance, many are […]
How Osprey Approach is supporting Hannays Solicitors’ long-term compliance and operational confidence
Hannays Solicitors and Advocates is a well-established law firm that delivers legal services across the South Tyneside region and beyond. With a strong focus on compliance and client care, the firm needed a reliable, future-proof solution to manage its operations efficiently and securely. In 2009, Hannays chose Osprey Approach as its practice and case management […]
‘Impossible for LSB to meet objectives’, Legal Services Consumer Panel warns
The Legal Services Consumer Panel has shared its critical response to the Ministry of Justice’s review of the Legal Services Board, claiming its “fragmented and outdated regulatory design” make it impossible to meet its statutory objectives. The Panel – an independent arm of the Legal Services Board – says the LSB is constrained by the […]
EPC reforms delayed until 2027
The government has delayed the launch of its Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) reforms until the second half of 2027 but said it “continues to work at pace to deliver reformed domestic EPCs”. “Following engagement with industry on the delivery timeline, we have decided to move the launch of the reforms to the second half of […]
Government digital verification guidance must be clearer say legaltech firms
Legaltech firms say more clarity is needed from new government guidance around digital verification services. The Digital Verification Services (DVS) Trust Framework 1.0 and accompanying Money Laundering Regulations (MLR) guidance were developed to draw a clear line between compliant and non-compliant services. Jointly published by HM Treasury and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology […]
Profile: Ryan Hannah, CEO of Compass
Ryan Hannah is the founder and CEO of Compass, the UK’s only fully indemnified SDLT assessment and calculation platform. He built Compass to address systemic inaccuracy in Stamp Duty Land Tax, ensuring purchasers pay exactly what they owe under the law, no more and no less. What was your career path to your current role? […]