How AI saved the day on the SFO’s Rolls-Royce probe
The Serious Fraud Office has expanded its use of AI software to speed up investigation time and bring down costs, but its use is not without its challenges
Tackling the problem of female talent retention – A&O-style
One of the biggest issues facing law firms is the retention of female talent. Allen & Overy is working on solving the problem.
Bayer’s formula for turning legal into a commercially driven function
Bayer’s law, patents and compliance function is home to some 800 professionals worldwide. Bringing it closer to the company’s commercial team is an ongoing project
Litigation too bespoke to pin down on price? HSF didn’t think so
HSF has adapted the fixed fees approach used for transactional work to the much less predictable world of disputes
Pinsents and Everton FC: advice from a law firm, with no lawyers required
While the provision of legal advice is central to any law firm, many are branching out into other areas. One recent project taken on by Pinsent Masons for football club Everton was notable because it had little to no involvement from lawyers. Instead, it was managed from start to finish by the firm’s dedicated legal […]
DLA Piper’s offices overhaul: If you’re going open-plan for costs, you’re doing it wrong
DLA Piper’s recent office overhauls in Australia, Manchester and next London are not about cramming more people in.
BLM’s tech revolution: Why we restructured the firm
BLM is striving to become more efficient by investing in technology and pushing through some difficult internal restructures
Travers Smith’s Dunkirk spirit during an 18-month office overhaul
Travers Smith has not moved offices. It has not abandoned its treasured room-sharing system for open plan. But someone walking into 10 Snow Hill, where Travers has been based since 1990, would be forgiven for thinking they had lost their way. The firm has recently completed a total refurbishment of its offices, all while keeping […]
Business services case study: How Ince went agile
Changing the policies at a traditional firm brought quick dividends.
The virtual lawyer cutting costs at AXA
Kennedys brought a tool to AXA to help streamline the claims process – and the cost savings were immediate
Shoosmiths Manchester: how tech turbocharged productivity
How Shoosmiths completely changed the way its lawyers work
Network Rail challenge: 100 changes in 100 days
How do you drive efficiency and create engagement in a dispersed team? Get them to suggest small changes.