UK Legal Tech & AI

AI Reshapes Junior Lawyer Roles In Training And Hiring

By Marialuisa Taddia

Artificial intelligence is forcing law firms in the U.K. and elsewhere to rethink how junior lawyers are trained, deployed and hired as use of the technology gathers pace, creating demand for new skills at entry level.

Law Firm Ransomware Attacks On Rise, Report Says

By Allison Grande

Cyberattacks targeting law firms jumped in 2025, according to a new BakerHostetler report, which also highlighted recent spikes across a wide range of sectors in ransomware payments and class action lawsuits stemming from these incidents. 

Law Firms Revamp AI Rules Amid Confidentiality Concerns

By Marialuisa Taddia

Law firms are revisiting and tightening their internal artificial intelligence governance policies as concerns grow over the potential of the technology to undermine legal professional privilege.

AI Set To Transform Junior Lawyer Roles, Survey Finds

By Marialuisa Taddia

About seven in 10 law firm leaders expect the role of junior lawyers to change "significantly" as artificial intelligence continues to reshape the legal sector, according to a survey published on Tuesday.

Law Society Chief Calls For More Clarity On AI Liability

By Ashish Sareen

The Law Society said Monday that more clarity is needed to address harm caused by artificial intelligence, as use of the technology continues to increase within the legal profession.

HSF Kramer Plans To Expand AI Acceleration Team In US

By Ashish Sareen

HSF Kramer is recruiting for at least three new artificial intelligence roles in the U.S. after appointing its first global chief AI officer, positioning its team as a driver of growth for the firm.

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