News & research

A recent Court of Appeal decision has left personal injury lawyers in no doubt about what they need to do before setting success fees, but the ruling leaves a bad taste in the mouth writes our MD, Qamar Anwar, in his latest piece for Claims Media.

Qamar Anwar, managing director, April 24, 2019

Earlier this year we welcomed Donna Beevers back from maternity leave as our Head of Personnel. As one of our longest-standing team members, Donna began her career at First4Lawyers as a claims advisor. Here, Donna explains what her role is focused on and supporting the business.

Helen Spivey, senior marketing communications manager, May 20, 2019

It will be years before the true extent of savings from whiplash reforms is revealed, which is why we need to see a greater level of detail and transparency from insurers writes our MD, Qamar Anwar, in his latest piece for Claims Media.

Qamar Anwar, managing director, May 21, 2019

We take a look back at First4Lawyers media profile over the last few months, including our regular column in Claims Magazine and articles that featured in Legal Futures, the Law Society Gazette, New Law Journal and The Personal Injury Brief Update Law Journal.

Helen Spivey, senior marketing communications manager, May 21, 2019

Neil Rose, editor of Legal Futures, looks at the current state of the PI market and the holding pattern we’re currently experiencing, discussing The Ministry of Justice consultation on MedCo’s current remit and how best to create a lawyer-free system for handling low-level RTA claims. Turning to another consultation, Neil questions whether enough detail is being demanded of what insurance companies will have to report and have passed on in savings from the reforms to policyholders.

Neil Rose, Editor of Legal Futures, May 22, 2019

Andy Cullwick, head of marketing at First4Lawyers, highlights a review of marketing activity, market trends and competitor activity. In particular, the changing marketing tactics we have been experiencing.

Andy Cullwick, head of marketing, May 22, 2019

With the drive for law firms to publish their prices and offer more transparency about charges, can we expect to see the rise of the legal price comparison website? Andy Cullwick, our head of marketing, looks at how firms are approaching the publishing of pricing information and if they will really help law firms grow their business or simply erode profit margins.

Andy Cullwick, head of marketing, May 22, 2019

Claimant solicitors predict closures and redundancies as a result of Civil Liability Act reforms, First4Lawyers survey finds

Qamar Anwar, managing director, May 23, 2019

First4Lawyers has appointed Brett Storey to its business development team to further support its panel firms. He will play a key role in supporting panel law firms and maintaining First4Lawyers’ record of success and sustained growth.

Helen Spivey, senior marketing communications manager, June 12, 2019