How a will search changed the outcome of a £350,000 estate – OneAdvanced

The man, a former member of the armed forces, was unmarried and childless. Research quickly established that he had a surviving sister, making her the sole beneficiary under intestacy law in England and Wales. On the surface, everything pointed towards her receiving the full estate.

A quiet legacy: How a simple will search ensured a mother’s final wishes – OneAdvanced

She was aware that her mother had made a will using a solicitor in Wellingborough many years earlier. But when she searched through her mother’s paperwork and personal effects, she found no copy. Attempts to contact the solicitors were unsuccessful, leaving her without a will, she believed to exist.

AI in law: cutting through the noise – OneAdvanced

AI is unavoidable right now; the topic is everywhere with businesses across all sectors trying to figure out how best they can use this exciting new technology. For law firms, the potential is enormous, but so are the challenges.

World-class cybersecurity for UK law firms and why it’s more important than ever – OneAdvanced

Over the last few years, the legal sector has found itself increasingly in the crosshairs for sophisticated cybercriminals due to the immense value of the data they hold. From privileged advice to personal information and client IP, it’s a treasure trove of information for threat actors seeking financial gain, intelligence, or disruption.

More law firms choose OneAdvanced as their trusted provider to power their next phase of growth

As more firms are looking to modernise their systems and move away from legacy platforms that no longer meet their needs, the importance of choosing a trusted, forward-thinking technology partner that can help them operate more efficiently, remain compliant, and support long-term sustainable growth has never been greater.

OneAdvanced Legal Trends Report 2026: From AI ambition to operational reality

The OneAdvanced Annual Trends Report 2026 marks its tenth edition by reflecting on a decade of disruption, offering a candid assessment of where the legal sector stands today, and assessing what must change.

From AML to Data Reform: The 2026 compliance agenda for UK law firms – OneAdvanced

If 2025 was the year that many UK law firms tightened their processes, 2026 is shaping up as the year those processes get put to the test. Clients are asking harder questions about how firms manage risk, regulators are increasingly focused on which policy controls work in practice, and compliance regulations for UK legal teams keeps expanding.

The Race to Automate: Why strategic modernisation matters now more than ever – OneAdvanced

Automation has become a defining priority for the legal sector, driven by rising client expectations, economic pressure, and rapid advances in legal technology. Yet, as our Legal Trends Report 2026 highlights, many firms remain caught between ambition and execution, struggling to turn investment into impact.

Is innovation outpacing integration? – OneAdvanced

Our latest Legal Trends Report 2026 highlights a striking paradox. While law firms are investing heavily in modern tools, with 64% of legal and compliance leaders reporting that they plan to accelerate investments in legal technology, many are still struggling to translate innovation into meaningful operational progress.

Why data will define the AI-ready law firm – OneAdvanced

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most talked-about developments in the legal sector, promising to transform everything from client service to case management. Yet while headlines focus on the technology itself, the real differentiator for law firms will be the data they possess to power it.