As many as one in five new enquiries to law firms do not get a response. It’s a surprising and somewhat shocking statistic when you consider the significant sums many firms spend on marketing.

The vast majority of professionals are not involved in corruption or intentional wrongdoing, but many will need support at points to achieve and maintain the high standards of compliance we demand.

A solicitor’s career path can be a long one, with many twists and turns that can lead to more fulfilling work and greater success – but sometimes into a dead end.

My legal journey started with a dropped grade at GCSE. One of my 12 GCSEs was a ‘B’ in chemistry; not high enough to study the subject at A-Level, at my school, at least. Bang went my ambition to be a vet.

As the role of in-house legal teams shifts towards the centre of business decision making the support needed from its law firms and alternative legal services providers is changing.