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SRA research reveals small law firms' barriers to technology adoption

Published on: 23 June 2025
Published by LNB News

LNB News 23/06/2025

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Issue Date: 23 June 2025

Published Date: 23 June 2025

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published research examining technology adoption among sole practitioners and small law firms with four or fewer partners. The study surveyed 138 small firms and found that while awareness of common legal technologies is high, only 12% have adopted GenerativeAI. The research identified cost, uncertainty and compliance concerns as key barriers to technology adoption. The SRA announced plans to enhance its resources on Artificial Intelligence and expand case studies showing successful technology implementation in small firms.

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