Risk management

Clare Hughes-Williams and James Gardiner of DAC Beachcroft highlight the dangers of misidentifying defendants in negligence claims—especially after law firm mergers—in this week’s NLJ

Law firms and chambers are prime targets for increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. With sensitive data, time-critical work, and client funds at stake, the consequences of a breach can be catastrophic. Writing in NLJ this week, Tom Pelham and Sam Lunn of Kennedys stress the importance of cyber insurance and having a robust incident response plan in place

How should the legal sector prepare for & react to cyberattacks? Tom Pelham & Sam Lunn explain

Law firm mergers can lead to expensive cases of mistaken identity, write Clare Hughes-Williams & James Gardiner

Writing in NLJ this week, Clare Hughes-Williams and Sam Kneebone, partners at DAC Beachcroft, warn that while artificial intelligence (AI) can boost efficiency, it also poses serious risks if misused

Artificial intelligence is a tool, not a lawyer: Clare Hughes-Williams & Sam Kneebone spell out the importance of human oversight

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has been given 12 months to improve its safeguarding of risk, intervention and client money, under binding directions issued in response to the Axiom Ince scandal

What challenges lie ahead in litigation? Two key areas are interim billing and ethics—explored in this week’s NLJ by Frank Maher, partner in Keystone Law specialising in professional regulation & professional indemnity insurance law.

A litigator’s year of risk: Frank Maher runs through some of the challenges that lie ahead

A rise in nuisance claims against water utilities and in silicosis claims are among the insurance predictions for 2025.