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AI and Lawtech solutions to the age-old problem of sourcing Counsel at short notice: A Management perspective

Kye Herbert, Barrister with Litigation Rights and senior manager in local government, shares his insights into how Clerked might assist busy in-house legal teams to claw back precious admin time.

Navigating Local Government Reorganisation

How Blake Morgan supports local authorities through the reorganisation process.

Case study: using enforcement powers for the remediation of buildings

The Government has made funding available, up to £100,000 per building, for local authorities to obtain legal advice on pursuing those responsible for remediating buildings – the Remediation Enforcement Support Fund. (The closing date for local authorities to apply for funding is fast approaching and is currently set for midnight on 28 February 2026.) But how does a local authority effectively…

How Finders International Supports Council Officers

Councils across the UK face a growing number of complex cases involving deceased individuals with no known next of kin, unclaimed estates, and long-term empty properties. These situations demand not only legal precision but also sensitivity, efficiency, and resourcefulness.