Access Legal | Missed Growth Opportunity for Law Firms as Report Reveals 84% Of Clients are Satisfied with the Service – But 66% Don’t Leave a Review

High client satisfaction isn’t translating into real commercial gains for small and mid-sized law firms, a new report has warned. 

Budget Season for Law Firms: How to Make Your Legal Tech Investments Go Further in 2026/27 – Xperate

For many law firms, the end of the financial year is more than just closing the books. It’s a time to reflect, plan ahead, and decide where to invest for the coming year. As partners and leadership teams begin setting budgets for 2026/27, technology is almost always near the top of the agenda.

Operational resilience: sustaining efficiency under regulatory pressure | LexisNexis

Operational resilience has moved from a regulatory afterthought to a board-level priority for large law firms. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies and client expectations rise, sustaining efficiency under pressure has become a defining feature of the best crisis management law firms.

Legal professionals lose nearly 18 weeks a year to non-billable work as burnout crisis deepens – LEAP

UK legal professionals spend nearly three hours a day on non-billable tasks – the equivalent of 88 full working days, or nearly 17.5 weeks a year – according to a new industry report from LEAP Legal Software. 

Why reputation management is now everyone’s responsibility | LexisNexis

Reputation management is no longer confined to marketing teams or senior leadership. In today’s legal market, every interaction, decision and internal behaviour contributes to how a firm is perceived by clients, regulators and prospective talent.

The 2026 conveyancing reset: Why upfront data, digital ID, and AI-optimised workflows will define the next era of property transactions – Access Legal

Conveyancing has been evolving for years, but 2026 feels different. This year introduces a set of changes that don’t just tweak the process; they reshape its foundations.

Operational assurance: embedding governance into every workflow – LexisNexis

Strong operational assurance is becoming a defining capability for large law firms seeking to scale safely, protect reputation and build durable client trust. Embedding governance into everyday workflows is no longer an abstract compliance exercise but a practical driver of operational excellence in legal services.

5 Things Law Firms should consider before applying for CQS Accreditation – Access Legal

Here are five topical areas of conveyancing development that will currently impact your CQS Accreditation. All of these areas are covered in depth as part of the Access Legal CQS Conveyancing Update Courses.

The connected law firm: Driving efficiency through integration – SOS Legal

The modern law firm is no longer built on isolated systems and manual processes. Today’s leading firms operate as connected ecosystems, integrating case management, documents, billing, and communications to transform how legal teams work, collaborate, and deliver greater productivity and transparency.

How AI, used properly, can unlock real efficiency for law firms – LEAP

At LegalEx London on 25th February, LEAP was back with a clear message for the profession. In 2026, the challenges facing law firms are no longer abstract. They are practical, daily pressures around efficiency, productivity, risk management, cybersecurity, client service and staff burnout.