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Industry-leading Insights, trends, and expertise for the people practising people-law.
Powering People-Law: a new look for who we’ve always been
Discover what "powering people-law" means, and why it hasn't changed who we are.
Same Smokeball, new look: A letter from Hunter Steele
A personal letter from Smokeball CEO Hunter Steele on our new look.
How AI Can Help UK Law Firms Save Time on Admin
Legal AI in case management software helps law firms save time by automating drafting, summarising, time tracking and emails, improving efficiency, accuracy, revenue and compliance.
The Next Generation of Archie AI is Here
Archie now works inside Word, Outlook, and your matters with agentic reasoning that delivers reliable answers you can act on.
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What Actually Happens to Your Data When You Switch Legal Practice Management Systems?
A quick guide to what really happens when you switch legal practice management software, covering data migration, costs, security, and how to go live with confidence.
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Bring AI productivity to your inbox with the new Smokeball Outlook add‑in
Smokeball’s new Outlook add-in is here. Discover the latest features, including Archie AI and task creation, and see if now’s the right time for your firm to move from classic to new Outlook.
8 Completion Statement Tips Every Conveyancer Should Follow
Completion statements bring all financial details together so conveyancers can confirm figures, avoid delays, and give clients clear information before completion.
Introducing the Smokeball and HubSpot Integration for Growing Law Firms
Streamline intake, preserve client context, and reduce admin by connecting HubSpot to your practice management software
Smokeball Recognised as a 2026 Gartner Digital Markets Leader
Smokeball recognised as a 2026 Gartner Digital Markets Leader for legal case management & practice management software used by UK law firms with legal AI and more features.
8 Reasons why Practice Management Software is essential for UK law firms in 2026
See how legal practice management software and legal AI help UK law firms increase productivity, avoid lost revenue, and keep lawyers competitive in 2026.
8 Best Legal AI Tools for Law Firms in the UK (2026)
Legal Assistant AI tools & software in the UK for lawyers and law firms to boost productivity and streamline workflows.
Conveyancing changes are on the horizon – How can small law firms prepare?
To round out 2025, the Government have been running a consultation on potential changes to conveyancing that could take effect in the new year.
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