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AI in the Right Way – Webinar | Thu 1 October
Join Cathy Kirby and David Baskerville on 1 October for a practical LawNet webinar exploring how law firms can identify valuable AI use cases, assess tools, manage risk and build effective governance.
AI Watermarking Is Coming. What Happens When the Watermark Gets Washed Out?
New EU transparency rules are bringing AI watermarking into focus. David Baskerville explores how rewriting and multi-model workflows can weaken these signals, and why detection should not be confused with provenance or authorship.
Microsoft is retiring SMS & Voice authentication in Microsoft 365 – what does it mean for law firms?
Microsoft is moving users away from SMS and voice authentication towards more secure passkeys. Matthew Riches explains what the change means for law firms and the questions they should ask their IT team or managed service provider now.
The SRA’s AI warning: responsibility cannot be delegated to the technology
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a new warning notice (published on 17 August 2026) on the misuse of artificial intelligence in legal services. It focuses on two risks: inaccurate AI-generated content and the exposure of confidential client information.
Baskerville Drummond & David Baskerville Recognised in Chambers NewLaw 2026
We are delighted to announce that Baskerville Drummond has once again been recognised in the Chambers NewLaw 2026 Guide, retaining our Band 1 ranking for LawTech Consulting. David Baskerville has also received individual recognition for the first time, achieving a Band 1 ranking in the same guide.
Keep It Real 5: Backups – The Last Line of Defence (Often Untested)
Many organisations have backups, but few test whether they can recover quickly when disaster strikes. Learn why backup testing, recovery targets and resilience planning still matter.
Keep It Real 4: Access Control. Who Actually Has Access to What?
Access control is one of the most overlooked cybersecurity risks. Learn why excessive permissions, shared access and poor user management can expose sensitive data and increase business risk.
Keep It Real 3: Software Updates, The Patch You Didn’t Apply
Software updates are one of the simplest and most effective cybersecurity controls. Learn why delayed patching leaves businesses exposed to known vulnerabilities, ransomware and data breaches.
Keep It Real 2: Phishing Awareness – Still the Weakest Link
Phishing remains one of the biggest cyber risks to professional services firms. Learn the practical habits that help your people spot suspicious emails, verify requests and reduce the risk of fraud and data breaches.
Keep It Real 1: World Password Day – The Basics Still Matter
World Password Day is a reminder that security basics still matter. Learn how strong passwords, MFA and simple habits can reduce phishing risk and protect your business, data and users.
Evergreen Software – What Is It and Are You Getting the Best Value From It?
What is evergreen software and how do you get value from it? Learn the benefits, risks and practical steps to maximise your SaaS investment.
Episode 5: TEXTSPLIT – Quick Data Cleanup
Learn how Excel’s TEXTSPLIT function helps legal teams clean messy data quickly, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy in billing, WIP and reporting workflows.
Episode 4: LAMBDA – Build your own Excel functions
Learn how Excel’s LAMBDA function helps legal teams create reusable formulas, standardise calculations, and improve consistency across financial models and reporting
Episode 3: LET – Cleaner Formulas, Faster Sheets
Learn how Excel’s LET function simplifies complex formulas, improving clarity, accuracy and auditability in legal reporting
Episode 2: FILTER – Stop Copying and Pasting Data
Learn how Excel’s FILTER function helps legal teams remove manual reporting steps and create dynamic, reliable views of billing and WIP data.
Episode 1: XLOOKUP – Why VLOOKUP is officially retired
For years, one function in Excel has been the default for searching and matching data. But today, VLOOKUP is effectively retired.
Baskerville Drummond Welcomes Martin Batt as a Legal Technology Training Consultant
Martin joins Baskerville Drummond with extensive experience supporting law firms through the implementation, optimisation, and adoption of legal technology. With over eight years working within a Top 50 UK law firm, he brings a strong, practical understanding of how technology, process, and people intersect in a regulated legal environment.
The wonderful, and slightly hidden, Windows shortcuts that can make your working day easier
If you work in a law firm, chances are your day involves juggling documents, emails, practice management systems, PDFs, and browser tabs – often all at once. Most people will do this by using the mouse, a lot of clicks, and occasional cry for help when something freezes or disappears.
How Law Firms Can Communicate Securely With Clients, Without Compromising Ease of Use
Law firms need to communicate securely without slowing clients down. This article looks at practical steps you can take to keep conversations private while still offering a simple experience. You’ll see how secure email, portals and encrypted messaging can fit into everyday workflows, and where each option adds real value for your firm and your clients.
Baskerville Drummond Achieves Cyber Essentials Plus Certification for 2025
We are pleased to share that Baskerville Drummond has once again achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification for 2025.This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to maintaining robust, independently verified cyber security standards for the benefit of our clients, partners and colleagues.
Legal Technology and Data – Making yourself a good target for Acquisition
This article is the first in a three-part series exploring the IT and data implications that arise from M&A and investment activities in the legal market, The series aims to offer practical guidance for firms preparing to be acquired, those looking to acquire and investors assessing potential options.
Security Oversights: The British Museum’s Costly Mistake
The British Museum’s January IT shutdown, first thought to be a major cyber-attack, was later revealed to be the work of a disgruntled contractor. This case highlights how oversights in access control can leave organisations just as vulnerable as sophisticated hacker threats. From HR processes to permissions audits, this article explores the basics every business must implement to strengthen security and avoid costly mistakes.
Creating an IT Strategy for a Law Firm
In a fast-evolving legal landscape, many firms still rely on ad hoc IT decisions. This guide explains how to build a structured IT strategy that supports your business goals, boosts efficiency, and prepares your firm for future success.
Baskerville Drummond to Speak at Lexpo 2025: Core Systems and AI Readiness in Legal Tech
Join Baskerville Drummond at Lexpo on 16-17 June 2025 , as David Baskerville and Cathy Kirby share expert insights on getting more from core legal tech and starting your AI journey with confidence.
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