Spiranti, a website bringing together practical insights and ideas on how to innovate from across professions, recently interviewed Richard Kemp to discuss the impact IT has on a changing legal market.

“The legal services market in the UK is huge, accounting for some two per cent of GDP,” says Richard.  “Sitting alongside law firms there are the in-house lawyers, the Bar and the growing number of alternative providers, including the accountancy firms.”

“Technology is like a ripple in this pond – from a small splash it spreads quickly across all parts of the industry.  And the intensity of activity has been building, particularly over the past five or so years as the tide of acceptability grows.”