Anywhere operations: The evolution of law firms

Read Osprey Approach‘s guide on how technology, processes, and teams can enable a dispersed workforce to successfully serve customers, no matter their location.

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It isn’t a new phenomenon, but remote working during the pandemic gave many people their first taste of a better work-life balance; the chance to do the school run or go on a run at lunchtime. Understandably, many aren’t willing to let it go; a survey by Acritas found that 77% of senior lawyers wanted to retain elements of remote working, whilst 22% said they may leave if their firm wouldn’t accommodate their wishes.

In the same report, which surveyed almost 2,500 lawyers, it was revealed that fewer than one in ten want to return to working regular office hours and on average, they would like to spend at least two days a week working from home.

The message is clear: the pandemic has changed how – and where – people want to work. And those firms who have responded by continuing to adapt their business models out of desire, rather than necessity, will be able to stand up to further disruption, pandemic-related or otherwise.

Garnett Williams Powell Solicitors strengthens compliance, control and efficiency with Osprey Approach

Amy Bruce | Marketing director, Osprey Approach |
Garnett Williams Powell Solicitors is a long-established law firm based in Rhyl, Denbighshire, serving clients across North Wales and the surrounding areas. Its experienced team provides a range of private client services including conveyancing, wills and probate, estate administration and Court of Protection work.  Last year, Garnett Williams Powell reviewed its existing accounts system after identifying areas for improvement around compliance and reliability. With its […]

The UK conveyancing market in 2026: what the data shows

Andrew Stevens | General manager, Access Legal |
Conveyancing in 2026 is a profession doing more with less. With fewer solicitors practising in conveyancing than five years ago and a more demanding regulatory environment, the profession is feeling the pressure. Longer completion times (123 days on average to exchange in 2025), and client expectations around speed and communication that continue to rise are […]