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Elite appoints Kirk Rogers to lead APAC sales push
Data Analytics

Elite appoints Kirk Rogers to lead APAC sales push

Elite appoints former law firm executive Kirk Rogers as Head of APAC Sales to drive its next phase of legal tech growth across the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
iManage growth driven by AI governance & cloud DMS
Software-as-a-Service

iManage growth driven by AI governance & cloud DMS

iManage reports 28% recurring revenue growth as firms rush to govern AI with cloud-based document management and tighter data controls.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Conversational AI set to reshape legal knowledge work
DevOps

Conversational AI set to reshape legal knowledge work

Conversational AI agents are poised to become lawyers' primary interface to knowledge, automating complex workflows while humans oversee quality.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
AI-native legal practices: Why the future won't look like a law firm
Digital Transformation

AI-native legal practices: Why the future won't look like a law firm

AI-native legal firms will reshape law by building smart platforms from scratch, moving beyond traditional firms to deliver repeatable, data-driven solutions.

By Jamie Ng • 7 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
NetDocuments sees 72% APAC growth as law firms embrace AI tools
Document Management

NetDocuments sees 72% APAC growth as law firms embrace AI tools

NetDocuments reports 72% growth in APAC as over 20,000 legal professionals adopt its AI-powered document management system nationwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

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UK firms waste GBP £12.2bn yearly on repeat legal work
Digital Transformation

UK firms waste GBP £12.2bn yearly on repeat legal work

Inefficient contract drafting is costing UK businesses an estimated GBP £12.2bn a year, dragging on productivity across key sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2025
UK anti-corruption plan blasted for sidelining fraud
Risk & Compliance

UK anti-corruption plan blasted for sidelining fraud

UK unveils GBP £15 million anti-corruption drive, but experts warn sidelined fraud strategy leaves main source of dirty money unchecked.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Thirdfort adds iProov biometrics to fight UK ID fraud
Data Protection

Thirdfort adds iProov biometrics to fight UK ID fraud

Thirdfort adopts iProov biometrics to streamline UK property ID checks and combat AI-driven fraud in deals worth billions of GBP £1.6bn+.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Legora expands in Australia after $150 million funding round
Artificial Intelligence

Legora expands in Australia after $150 million funding round

Legal AI firm Legora opens Sydney office and hires senior leaders after $150 million funding, boosting its Australian and APAC expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
How AI is reshaping the war for legal talent
Data Privacy

How AI is reshaping the war for legal talent

AI and digital skills are now essential in UK law firms, transforming recruitment as firms seek talent to navigate technology-driven legal services.

By James Hull • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Why ECCTA ID verification could be a liability trap for law firms
Data Protection

Why ECCTA ID verification could be a liability trap for law firms

ECCTA's mandatory ID verification poses major compliance and liability risks for UK law firms, with millions facing deadlines to avoid fines and penalties.

By Alan Hughes • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
UK conveyancing faces tougher AML checks as SARs highlight risks
Money Laundering

UK conveyancing faces tougher AML checks as SARs highlight risks

UK conveyancing faces tougher anti-money laundering checks as 73% of law firms' suspicious activity reports link to property transactions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Legora unveils Portal to reshape law firm-client AI collaboration
Document Management

Legora unveils Portal to reshape law firm-client AI collaboration

Legora launches Portal to transform AI collaboration between law firms and clients, offering custom workflows and real-time document management for legal teams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Beyond the spreadsheet: The future of FP&A in law firms
Unified Communications

Beyond the spreadsheet: The future of FP&A in law firms

Law firms are transforming financial planning and analysis, using integrated data and AI to drive strategy and boost profitability beyond traditional spreadsheets.

By Mark Bodger • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Inside Harvey AI's Toronto strategy with CBO John Haddock
AI Models

Inside Harvey AI's Toronto strategy with CBO John Haddock

John Haddock, Harvey CBO, discusses Toronto's promising landscape for legal tech innovation and growth opportunities in the sector.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Generative AI transforms legal roles but people skills remain key
DevOps

Generative AI transforms legal roles but people skills remain key

Generative AI is transforming legal roles in Asia, but the Legal Innovation Asia 2026 report stresses that strong people skills remain crucial for success in the sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
LHD Lawyers appoints four new Partners amid national expansion
Law

LHD Lawyers appoints four new Partners amid national expansion

LHD Lawyers celebrates its 35th year by appointing four new Partners, boosting its national growth across Sydney and Melbourne offices.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025