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There is understandable caution around the idea that AI could become ‘mandatory’ in legal practice. Strictly speaking, there is no rule requiring lawyers to use AI on cases, and I do not believe we are at the point where anyone can say it is compulsory.

As a precautionary measure, the treasury solicitor, Farrer & Co, conducted a will search with The National Will Register. This routine check was to ensure no unknown will existed before proceeding with the rules of intestacy. What they uncovered would change the outcome of the entire estate.

For many legal marketing teams, this point in the year offers something rare: a brief reset. Budgets have been approved, plans are taking shape, and there is, for now, a little more space to think beyond the next pitch or urgent request. It is a moment to be proactive rather than reactive, but it rarely lasts.

Legal practices operate with little tolerance for disruption. Deadlines are fixed, confidentiality is fundamental, and multiple systems must work together without friction.

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