In the past, outsourcing has tended to be synonymous with offshoring, but now there’s also a growing demand for onshore solutions. As Matt Packer discovers, in intellectual property and legal services, the ‘right’ approach is often a combination of the two, with some providers offering the bes ...

A study of rules and rulemaking in the UK legal sector has revealed copious clutter. Matt Packer explains why the Legal Services Board wants your thoughts on how to clear it upA new climate for UK legal services requires new rules – and there are signs that a sea change on regulation is underway. ...

New research from the International Bar Association has revealed a demand for transnational laws in human resources. Matt Packer looks at the findings and asks what implications they could have for legal services outsourcingA good human resources (HR) function plays an integral role in the developme ...

A new year brings new perspectives, and legal experts have already begun to ponder the long-term future of legal services outsourcing. Matt Packer listens inIn recent weeks, NewLegal Review has featured forecasts indicating what 2011 may have in store for legal outsourcing (please click here and her ...

Technological advancements, mobile-based working practices and ballooning data storage capacity are leaving companies open to a host of legal risks, says a new PwC report. Matt Packer looks at the findings and takes a glimpse at the future shape of dataThe legal walls are closing in on companies wit ...