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Law Firms and AI: Finding the Right Balance Between Innovation and Risk

By Chris Simmonds AI technology continues to make waves in the legal industry, but a recent story involving international law firm Hill Dickinson shows just how critical it is to strike a balance between innovation and risk management. According to a BBC News article, the firm recently restricted general access to several AI tools after

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When is the right time to hire a General Counsel or first in-house counsel?

By Lucy Morris The UK start-up scene is now worth over 1 trillion, thereby positioning the UK as the third most valuable start-up ecosystem on the planet (thank you, Dealroom.co). Founders across start-up, breakout and scale-up phases universally face critical decisions about scaling their operations, with the issue of finding the appropriate time to hire

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Are In-house lawyers at law firms ready for AI and emerging risks?

By Chris Simmonds Navigating the new legal frontier: how In-house lawyers at law firms can adapt to emerging technological, cultural, and regulatory challenges In-house lawyers within law firms now stand at the intersection of a swiftly evolving legal landscape. Once focused predominantly on classic responsibilities—ensuring compliance, managing transactions, and handling litigation—they must now grapple with

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The future of law firms: elevating success with knowledge management

By Ella Ogunnubi In the current competitive legal landscape, knowledge management (KM) systems have become a vital differentiator for law firms. Effective setups empower these firms to deliver more efficient services, enhance collaboration, and adapt to evolving regulations, putting them ahead of the curve in comparison to their competitors. Innovations like AI and advanced document

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Why you should move to an in-house position in the professional services market

By Richard Hanks One of the industry sectors I have specialised in throughout my recruitment career is professional services, including some of the Big4. Having spoken to hundreds of potential candidates over the years about opportunities in this sector, it has long been clear to me that it is misunderstood (and hence dismissed) by many. To

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