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Environmental and sustainability considerations are now central to decision‑making across the legal, property and investment sectors. As regulation tightens and expectations rise, the challenge organisations face is no longer a lack of information, but how to interpret it with confidence. Making the wrong call on environmental risk can have significant legal, financial and reputational consequences.

This is where Professional Services plays a critical role.

Docutech Office Solutions is excited to introduce a completely new approach to office supplies and servicing.

Read the latest news and updates in Manchester’s legal community.

Part of the philosophy behind being a B Corp accredited business is about wider stakeholder engagement and community involvement.

Of course, what better represents that than volunteering?

We recently asked our team to share the volunteering and community activities they are involved in.

The response was inspiring.

Modern law firms are investing more in technology than ever before, with Miller’s 2025 benchmarking report revealing that IT spend now often exceeds Professional Indemnity Insurance costs in larger firms. This reflects a shift towards digital solutions, most recently including those incorporating AI.

Law firms are attractive targets for cybercriminals. The combination of confidential client information, financial data and sensitive case material makes legal practices valuable to attackers. When incidents occur, the consequences can be significant – disrupting fee-earning work, exposing client information and damaging client trust.

While many firms invest in IT support and security tools, cyber risk is not purely a technical issue. It is a business risk that affects operations, reputation and regulatory obligations, and requires clear oversight from an independent specialist.

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As we’ve often said, there’s never a dull moment in the world of risk and compliance!
2026 has kicked off with a wave of regulatory activity, and it’s something every firm should have on their radar. The SRA has had a busy start, dealing with unexpected firm closures and stepping up interventions—most notably the sudden collapse of PM Law Ltd, which triggered a response.