A survey by Manchester chambers St John’s Buildings found 97% of more than 120 solicitors expect home-working to become commonplace post-pandemic, while 87% said they expect online court hearings to continue.
Technology will provide an acceptable alternative to face-to-face meetings after the pandemic ends, according to 87% of respondents, and 84% said they will be quicker to embrace technological solutions in future.
David Anderson, head of corporate services, St John’s Buildings, said: ‘This survey demonstrates just how resilient our sector can be, but also how essential technology has been throughout this period. In March when the courts closed it’s fair to say there was a level of uncertainty regarding how to proceed, but to see so many of our solicitor partners embracing technology and continuing to work closely with our barristers is very encouraging.’
