Access Legal: The state of the UK conveyancing market 2026

This is our annual data-driven analysis of the UK conveyancing market, built on 15 months of HM Land Registry data. It covers the market context, competitive landscape, client expectations, compliance obligations, regional breakdown, and the outlook for FY26/27. Report overview The State of the UK Conveyancing Market 2026 is the fourth edition of Access Legal’s […]

How law firms can contain unapproved AI use – Access Legal

Nearly 60% of legal professionals are using unapproved AI. Here’s how firms can contain the spread. It’s difficult to remember a time when AI didn’t dominate conversations at work. But while we can assume that most people are using it at least to some degree, it remains an elephant in the room. Just how much […]

Unapproved AI use in UK law firms exposed after landmark ruling – Access Legal

New data from Access Legal reveals 59% of fee earners admit to using unapproved AI tools for client work New research from Access Legal has found that 59% of UK fee earners – solicitors, legal executives, and paralegals – admit to using unapproved AI applications, like the free version of ChatGPT, for client work. The […]

Negotiation burnout warning as Access Legal data points to buyer’s market

Conveyancers face shifting risk profiles as the gap between asking prices and final sale values widen in the UK. New data shows a 22% average discrepancy between asking prices and final sales figures, the largest in a generation, signalling a powerful shift toward a buyer’s market. Because these price negotiations often persist long after instruction, […]

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. 

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.

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.

Access Legal launches CaseMatters Evo, saving up to five hours per fee earner each week

Access Legal has launched CaseMatters Evo, a new model of case management software (CMS) built to strengthen firm-wide operations, moving beyond case progression alone. 

From admin burden to AI advantage: How Access CaseMatters Evo saves fee earners hours every day – Access Legal

For many law firms, the pressure to deliver more in less time is relentless. Fee earners often spend hours on administrative tasks that add little value to clients but consume valuable billable time. The result? Lower productivity, rising costs, and missed opportunities for growth.

Is your firm’s policy management creating compliance risks you can’t afford to ignore? – Access Legal

How many of your staff actually read that updated AML policy you distributed last month? And how would you prove it to the SRA if asked?