How to build a resilient law firm – latest podcast episode from Osprey Approach
The latest episode of Osprey Approach’s podcast series, Empowering Law Firm Leaders, is available now to watch and listen for free on YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music. It features a conversation with Kate Burt, solicitor and founder CEO of Hive Risk, who highlights how law firms can build resilience for their future success. For episode […]
Legal Tech Champions Return to the Track with X-Press Support
X-Press Legal Services is continuing its sponsorship of the FormEvo Clark Racing team for the 2025 Porsche Club Championship season. The team, fronted by driver Simon Clark, claimed the championship title last year and has made a great start to the 2025 season. X-Press joins returning sponsors FormEvo and SP1 IT Solutions – leading names […]
A step by step guide to meeting the latest AML client due diligence guidance
In its Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for the Legal Sector 2025, the Legal Sector Affinity Group outlines a number of updated steps and processes that should be taken by law firms to comply with regulations and help prevent money laundering. Below, we have set out the Client Due Diligence compliance requirements outlined by the Law Society […]
AI adoption among law firms outpaces readiness – Access Legal shares plan to close the gap
While 68% of law firms report using GenAI at least once a week – underscoring enthusiasm for its transformative potential – 37% cite integration challenges and 41% express doubts about the reliability of AI outputs, revealing a clear readiness gap in the sector. In response, Access Legal has reinforced its GenAI strategy to help firms […]
What are the regulators saying about AI use in law firms?
Artificial intelligence is here, and law firms are already experimenting with it. Whether you’re exploring tools to speed up drafting, streamlining conveyancing processes, or supporting legal research, AI is rapidly becoming part of daily legal practice. But what do regulators think? Should firms be cautious? Are there set rules to follow? While the answers are […]
How Pavilion Row has elevated client service and compliance with Osprey Approach
Pavilion Row is a well-established private client legal practice specialising in Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Estate Administration. For almost a decade, the Sheffield-based firm has reaped the benefits of utilising Osprey Approach’s case management system, including helping the firm provide a personalised experience for its clients. Nicola Houston, operations director, shares with Emma Atwell, client […]
Law firms to improve ethics and professional development with new courses from Access Legal
To help legal professionals to stay on top of their ethics training and maintain a high standard of service for clients, a series of course updates have been launched by Access Legal, a leading provider of software and services to the UK legal market. The courses from Access Legal Learning, which went live in May, include updated […]
The hidden cost of manual onboarding: Time, trust and turnover
Manual processes are eating into your margins and damaging your brand, and the fix is easier than you think. More than a workflow problem Manual onboarding isn’t just slow, it’s expensive. Every extra email, follow-up call, or missed document adds up. And while the financial cost of inefficiency can be measured, the reputational cost often […]
Clarity and confidence: Landmark’s perspective on the Law Society’s Climate Change Practice Note
Following the publication of the Law Society’s Climate Change and Property Practice Note on 12 May 2025, the Conveyancing Information Executive (CIE) issued a clear and helpful statement outlining what this guidance means – and crucially, what it doesn’t. What the Practice Note means for conveyancers There have been understandable concerns in the market about the potential for […]
Empowering law firm leaders: podcast highlights how law firms can activate their business development effectively
The latest episode of Osprey Approach’s popular podcast series, Empowering Law Firm Leaders, is available now to watch and listen for free on YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music. This latest episode features a conversation with Matt Dixon, founding partner of training and consultancy firm DCM Insights, who is recognised as being one of the world’s […]
ESTAS reveals final shortlists for 2025 Awards
Hot on the heels of their Postcode Awards The ESTAS has revealed the final shortlists for the 2025 ESTAS Awards including The People Awards, Supplier Awards and The Collaboration Awards. The nominations will be revealed at 12 noon this Friday 30th May at 12 noon. The ESTAS People Awards category was introduced 14 years ago […]
Coming Soon: SOS Innovate – A new era in legal practice management software
In the coming months, SOS Legal will be introducing SOS Innovate — a powerful new legal software platform built to meet the evolving needs of its user firms. Designed to streamline operations, enhance user experience, and support scalable growth, SOS Innovate marks a bold step forward for one of the UK’s most trusted legal tech […]
Osprey approach announces another key partnership through latest integration with katchr
Leading independent legal software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce a new partnership with Katchr, bringing seamless integration of Katchr’s powerful business intelligence platform into Osprey. The integration provides enhanced market-leading solutions across performance, compliance and finance functions. Graham Moore, managing director at Katchr, explains: “Despite the wealth of data available to them, many […]
Modernising the conveyancing process – A utopian ideal?
The Land Registry is making strides to improve the UK property industry through digitisation. However, for some professionals, including Kevin Johnson, Director of On Point Data, this push, while well-intentioned, doesn’t go far enough in tackling the sector’s most entrenched challenges. In April, HM Land Registry Chief Executive Simon Hayes published a blog, ‘Building the […]
Redbrick Solutions wins big at SME Business Awards 2025, Winning Gold for Rutland and Leicestershire Business of the Year and Silver for Service Excellence
Redbrick Solutions, a provider of smart, user-friendly case management software designed to simplify conveyancing for law firms, is celebrating a landmark achievement after winning Gold for Business of the Year and Silver for Service Excellence at the SME Business Awards 2025. The SME Business Awards recognise outstanding small and medium-sized enterprises across the UK, spotlighting […]
Fighting fraud in the digital age: What conveyancers need to know in 2025
Fraud is more sophisticated, but so are the tools to stop it. Here’s what every conveyancer should know about risk in 2025. A new wave of fraud The property market has always attracted fraudsters, but in recent years their methods have become smarter and harder to spot. Impersonation fraud, payment redirection scams, and manipulated ID […]
X-Press Legal Services Joins National Compliance Roadshows
X-Press Legal Services is proud to be participating in a new series of CPD-accredited Compliance Roadshows, organised by Practical Property Legal Training. The first event in this nationwide series will take place in London and is designed to help legal professionals meet SRA, CLC, and CQS compliance standards with clarity and confidence. Aimed specifically at […]
21 years of Argyll: pioneering environmental risk management
From vision to reality: the beginnings of Argyll Environmental As Argyll celebrates its 21st birthday, we reflect on our journey from inception to becoming a leader in environmental risk assessments. Founded by Simon Boyle and his colleagues, Argyll started with a vision to create high-quality environmental reports. Supported by Landmark’s data, the company quickly gained […]
How SME law firms can tackle the 2025 legal skills shortage
The legal landscape is evolving and SME law firms face an ongoing skills shortage that threatens long-term viability. With Gen Z and Millennial lawyers bringing different career expectations and experienced professionals moving toward flexible working or retirement, firms must evolve to attract and retain talent. A 2024 PwC study found that 37% of Gen Z […]
Minerva partners with Osprey Approach to deliver best in class client onboarding for law firms
Minerva, an award-winning client onboarding platform for law firms, is proud to announce its partnership with Osprey Approach, a leading independent case management provider for law firms. This integration offers an intelligent, secure, and efficient way to onboard clients, combining cutting-edge technology with decades of industry expertise. With strong roots in the property industry, Minerva […]
