The Legal Services Board’s (LSB) annual report asserts that alternative business structures (ABS) continue to have a “direct and positive impact” on the legal market. They have provided an effective structure for firms who wish to take a different approach to meeting legal need. There are now more than 1000 ABS in England and Wales. Research conducted by the LSB in 2018 shows that ABS are significantly more likely to use new technology and are more innovative than other types of law firm.