Data Readiness: A Defining Capability for Law Firms in 2026 – Katchr

As we enter 2026, the ability of law firms to adapt quickly is becoming a defining capability rather than solely a competitive advantage. New technology, evolving client expectations and increasing operational complexity are now constants. What differentiates firms is not whether change arrives, but how easily they absorb it. At the centre of this sits data readiness.

Legal Workflow Automation and Optimisation: What Is It and How Does It Benefit Your Practice? – Clio

With only so many (billable) hours in a day, it’s critical for lawyers to make their workflows, practices, and processes as efficient as possible. And, while optimising these daily tasks can help get you part of the way towards a more efficient practice, automation is the not-so-secret ingredient for taking your time management to the next level.

The true cost of in-house software development for law firms – SOS Legal

For successful law firms, technology has become inseparable from practice. Case management, compliance, billing, and client collaboration all depend on digital platforms. Faced with this reality, some firms consider developing their own software in-house.

VSiD to showcase its advanced onboarding solutions

LegalEx “the capital event for legal innovation” has a new venue in 2026.  It will be hosted on 25th February at Convene, Bishopsgate.  Following consultation with industry representatives, the organisers, Roar B2B, decided to make the move from London Excel to the City to facilitate a richer experience for delegates and more focused exhibition.

Real time contract review in one place – Litera

Litera, a global leader in legal AI technology solutions, announced the strategic integration of its GenAI-powered contract review platform, Kira, directly into its transaction management software, Litera Transact.

Elite hires seasoned HR chief to support 2026 growth goals

Elite today announced the appointment of Diane Holman as Chief Human Resources Officer, underscoring Elite’s focus on building the people and culture required to support continued growth and scale. 

AI Innovation in Legal Practice: Draftwise and Mishcon de Reya

Mishcon de Reya sits at the centre of the UK’s venture and private equity landscape, where speed, accuracy, and judgment define client trust.

NetDocuments Completes Acquisition of eDOCS

NetDocuments, the cloud-native, AI-enabled legal document management platform, today announced the completion of its acquisition of eDOCS from OpenText.

Clio Elevate: A New International Legal Tech Roadshow Comes to Dublin

Clio, the global leader in legal technology, is launching Clio Elevate, a brand-new international event series, in partnership with Jameson Legal Tech. The first stop is Dublin, bringing together the legal community to explore the technology transforming modern law firms.

How CIOs are reshaping technology in law firms for unified operations – sa.global

For years, law firms invested tactically in point solutions for time recording, billing, conflicts, CRM, and HR processes. Each system answered a specific need, but together they created a fragmented operational picture.