Joanna Goodman
FeatureSQE at five: Pass or fail?
With the Solicitors Qualifying Examination now in its fifth year, Joanna Goodman asks if its creators have kept their promises.
FeatureAI for mid-size firms: 'It’s about not wanting to be left behind'
The global elite’s development of proprietary artificial intelligence tools dominates legal tech headlines, but AI is also transforming law’s mid-market. Joanna Goodman reports from the Gazette’s latest roundtable discussion.
FeatureGenAI market revels in good vibes
Anthropic’s tieup with Freshfields and the emergence of vibe-coding as market-ready tools underline GenAI’s growing presence in the legal sector.
FeatureRewriting the rules of engagement
As generative AI disrupts traditional legal marketing, what can firms do to make sure that their unique expertise is recognised?
FeatureRemote controllers?
Private equity investment in the legal sector has passed the £1bn mark, reports Joanna Goodman. Should lawyers be pleased?
FeatureCompetition law: All together now
Class actions in competition law cases have so far failed to transform consumer redress. Joanna Goodman finds out why, and hears reasons for optimism.
FeatureSaaSpocalypse Now
How legal tech and Anthropic are responding to the SaaSpocalypse – the legal plugin that crashed tech stocks but attracted investors.
FeatureA world of difference: Alternative careers in law
A decade of tech development, spearheaded by legal engineering, has opened up new routes to the summit of the legal profession. Joanna Goodman reports.
FeatureConsultant model firms: Breaking free
Entrepreneurial lawyers are increasingly drawn to consultant model firms – a striking departure from traditional partnership and hourly billing. Instead, they benefit from autonomy over both their working practices and earnings, reports Joanna Goodman.
FeatureGoing native at law’s next frontier
The way that AI-native law firms handle legal tasks and processes points to an evolution of ‘outcomes as a service’.
FeatureGeneration gaming
With generative AI becoming a common fixture of law firm tech in 2025, how will this shape law firms – and their lawyers – in 2026?
FeatureDamage limitation
PI claims are falling but the market has returned to growth. Joanna Goodman finds out what’s going on in this resilient sector.
FeatureSkeleton arguments
With 4,500 attendees from 65 countries, Legal Geek’s annual conference was bigger than ever. But its focus has shifted.
NewsLaw tech community's 'festival vibe' lives on after transatlantic takeover
Legal Geek, which currently runs the government-funded LawtechUK initiative, has been acquired by legal information giant.
FeatureEastern promise: GenAI hits Singapore
International firms, AI pioneers and nine UK lawtechs assembled at TechLaw.Fest to hear about the profound changes wrought on the profession.
FeatureAgentic AI: team player
Legal AI has progressed to an essential productivity tool that can take on specific roles within a legal team – should human lawyers be worried?
FeatureLaw firm M&As: Getting together
Mergers and acquisitions are reshaping the legal sector, particularly in the mid-market. Joanna Goodman finds out why – and how best to go about getting into bed with another firm.
FeatureClients and technology roundtable: Plugged in
AI innovation is conditioning clients to expect a speedy service from lawyers. How are mid-tier firms meeting this challenge, as well as ensuring that staff have the right skill-set? Joanna Goodman reports from the latest Gazette roundtable discussion.
FeatureUK primed for 'AI take-off'
London Tech Week showcased the UK’s AI acumen, backed by £1bn of government funding. But digital infrastructure needs critical attention.
FeatureA firm of one's own
How do you avoid the dream of building your own specialist firm from becoming a nightmare? Joanna Goodman talks to solicitors who know.