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SRA approves '£2 letter' AI law firm Garfield

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has authorised the first law firm providing a legal service through large language model artificial intelligence. Garfield.Law Ltd, based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, specialises in helping businesses recover debts of up to £10,000 - with costs starting at £2 for sending a 'polite chaser' letter.

May 17, 2025

Private equity-backed firm makes new acquisition

One of the regional powerhouses of a private equity-owned network has brought another firm into the fold.

April 14, 2025

Knights announces record £30m acquisition

National firm Knights has significantly expanded its reach into the south east with an acquisition deal worth £30m. The listed firm today announced the purchase of IBB Law and transfer of 140 fee earners, including 29 equity partners.

March 7, 2025

Government unveils plans to speed up house buying and selling

The government claims millions of people are set to benefit from improvements to the way homes are bought and sold.

February 11, 2025

Big Four player KPMG eyes US law firm launch

KPMG is set to flex its legal muscles in the United States, applying for a license to operate under Arizona’s alternative business structure (ABS) programme.

January 13, 2025

Axiom Ince administration set to cost £3m and last four years

The administration of the large-scale law firm failure at Axiom Ince will last until at least 2028, it has emerged.

November 28, 2024

Law firms lead the way in latest social mobility index

Charity behind powerlist urges government to mandate class background reporting for big firms.

October 24, 2024

Fast growing listed legal services consolidator Knights has strengthened its presence in the West Midlands.

Fast growing listed legal services consolidator Knights has strengthened its presence in the West Midlands with the acquisition of full-service firm Thursfields for £12.5m.

October 14, 2024

A top London chambers has failed with a High Court bid to keep secret an alleged £2.75m fraud perpetrated against the set.

A top London chambers has failed with a High Court bid to keep secret an alleged £2.75m fraud perpetrated against the set. While dealing with the consequences of publicity ‘may be an inconvenience, perhaps even a severe distraction’, it was not a good reason to depart from the open justice principle, the court ruled.

October 4, 2024

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