Innovation is the buzzword of our times – so overused (and perhaps misused) that many people think that it means nothing at all. Which is a shame, as firms are now investing in it, have leaders for it and have budget assigned to it. But the approach to innovation, and the importance placed on it […]

For some law firms, the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdown have finally and forcibly broken the paper chains that used to bind secretaries and fee earners to their desks.

As we move into the next decade, it’s clear that innovation remains at the top of the legal agenda. While that’s encouraging, it’s also important to understand how game-changing it really is and what it means. Understanding this allows firms to gauge their position in this competitive arms race and focus on the right things. […]