Join us for the latest episode of the Legal Sector Resilience Podcast, as our Editor, Emma Waddingham, sits down with law firm owner and legal tech entrepreneur, Peter Ambrose (The Partnership and Legalito), to talk about the ‘messy middle’ and why what really frustrates conveyancers isn’t talked about enough, and what he thinks Legal Tech really means for property lawyers.
What really keeps conveyancers working until 11 PM? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not client onboarding or digital ID verification – it’s the messy middle where communication between lawyers becomes a bottleneck. Peter Ambrose, founder of The Partnership and Legalito, cuts through the noise to expose the true pain points in property transactions.
With 15 years of experience running a successful conveyancing firm alongside developing practical tech solutions, Peter offers a unique perspective on why so many technological innovations have failed to deliver meaningful change. “Nothing’s changed in the last 10-15 years for conveyancers,” he explains, “because most solutions target the wrong problems or demand universal adoption approaches that ignore how lawyers actually work”.
The conversation with Emma Waddingham, podcast host & Editor, Legal News Wales, tackles several myths head-on: that lawyers are uniquely resistant to change (they’re not – all humans are), that technology should primarily make processes faster (it should reduce risk first), and that increased transparency might compromise legal work (it actually helps manage expectations).
Peter shares how Legalito takes a ‘bridge-building’ approach by structuring information without forcing lawyers to abandon their preferred working methods.
This episode is essential listening for anyone involved in property transactions who’s frustrated by the industry’s current challenges. Whether you’re a conveyancer seeking practical solutions, a firm leader weighing technology investments, or a property professional wanting to understand the bottlenecks, you’ll gain valuable insights into how the sector can move forward without expecting lawyers to work unsustainable hours.
Ready to see beyond the industry hype and focus on practical solutions? Listen now and discover how a more collaborative, transparent approach to legal technology could transform property transactions.
LegalTech Wales Roadshow, Swansea – April 2025
As mentioned in the episode, Peter will join Legal News Wales at our third LegalTech Wales Roadshow on the 29th April, hosted at the new Tramshed Tech building in central Swansea, alongside other LegalTech pros, law firm owners and financial services disrupters.
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Peter Ambrose is CEO of The Partnership, a company aiming to revolutionise the conveyancing process.
With legal-tech expertise, including founding Legalito, he has built a respected brand handling 3000+ cases annually, addressing fraud, communication and industry challenges.
As a renowned thought leader, Peter writes for industry publications, speaks at conferences and guides software development.
