Legal Futures reports the news that a global consultancy that project manages some of the world's largest infrastructure and energy projects is buying a specialist law practice has significance beyond the construction and engineering sector.

When Systech Solicitors becomes part of Systech International the firm will be offering a complete service: from legal advice to technical insight.

If this business approach becomes a trend, global specialist consultancies offering legal advice, the established law firms will be challenged on their home turf. We are already seeing law firms re-think their commercial proposition. Wiggin LLP is an IP law firm that has broadened its reach into film finance.