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News•Feb 26, 2026
The UK’s Global Leadership in Lawtech Is at Risk if Women Are Left Behind
Professor Mimi Zou warns that the United Kingdom’s rapid lawtech expansion could stall if women remain under‑represented. The sector has grown more than 90% since 2020, driven by AI tools like ChatGPT and large‑language‑model platforms such as Harvey. Yet only about 20% of lawtech teams are female, and venture‑capital bias often limits funding for women‑led ventures. Zou argues that without deliberate diversity policies, the UK risks losing its competitive edge in the global legal‑technology arena.
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Feb 25, 2026
World-Class Cybersecurity for UK Law Firms and Why It’s More Important than Ever
UK law firms are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, with 60% of attacks now stemming from credential compromise. Legacy on‑premise systems and fragmented security tools leave firms vulnerable, while modern SaaS platforms like OneAdvanced offer continuous patching, real‑time monitoring, and built‑in...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Are You Taking Source of Funds Seriously?
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s 2024‑25 AML report flagged source‑of‑funds checks as a persistent weakness, noting that 10% of reviewed files lacked any verification. Firms risk hefty fines, criminal prosecution, and reputational harm if they fail to match client funds with...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Training of Lawyers “Not Good Enough”, MPs Told
Leading legal academic Dr Liz Curran told the Justice Select Committee that lawyer training in England and Wales, both at law schools and through continuing professional development, is inadequate. She urged regulators to adopt an Australian‑style CPD framework that includes...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Public Sector and Probate Drive 7% Rise in High Court Claims
High Court claims rose 7% in 2025, reaching 8,271 filings, driven primarily by a 34% surge in public‑sector disputes and a 13% increase in probate matters. Public‑sector litigation grew across central government, local authorities and regulators, while probate claims reflected...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Lammy Backs LawtechUK for Next Three Years as He Sets Out AI Vision
Lord Chancellor David Lammy announced £4.5 million in funding for LawtechUK over the next three years, extending the programme’s total investment to £12 million since 2019. He outlined an AI‑focused vision for the courts, including a pilot AI listing assistant (J‑AI) for...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Why More Council Tenants Are Taking Legal Action over Dangerous Living Conditions
Over the last three years, legal actions by council tenants over unsafe or deteriorating homes have surged dramatically, driven by chronic under‑investment and mounting repair backlogs. High‑profile cases such as the death of Awaab Ishak have spurred new statutory duties,...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Financial & Legal
Financial & Legal, a UK‑based insurer founded in 1995, provides in‑house underwritten After the Event (ATE) and Before the Event (BTE) insurance alongside assistance and ancillary cover. The firm is regulated by the PRA and FCA, fully Solvency II compliant, and...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Solicitor Faces Probe After Putting Client Documents Into ChatGPT
The Upper Tribunal warned lawyers after a solicitor uploaded client emails and Home Office decision letters to ChatGPT, breaching confidentiality and legal privilege. Judge Fiona Lindsley highlighted a surge in fictitious case citations that waste tribunal resources and erode public...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Feb 24, 2026
SRA Puts Conditions on Practice of Controversial Solicitor Milne
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has placed solicitor Andrew Milne under a supervision condition after his recent stalking conviction, limiting him to practice only under an SRA‑approved supervising solicitor. Milne, who runs Andrew Milne & Co, is also under investigation...
By Legal Futures (UK)