Spartacus (or maybe Kirk Douglas) once said: “I believe in opportunity and the power of reason to seize upon it. Whatever happens, it happens because we choose for it. We decide our fate.”

The thought of setting up a new law firm during a global pandemic may seem irrational, cavalier and high risk. However, the winners will be those who adapt the quickest and realise the change.

Before the pandemic, I had one regular online get-together in my diary each week. With up to six online meetings a day since, I have since uncovered a lot about the do’s and don’ts.

I reported last year that the October PII market was a challenging environment and many practices paid more for their cover. This trend of increased premiums continued into this spring.

Sadly, there is a demand for wills due to the implications of Covid-19, so the need to communicate your services to help those looking to organise their affairs is still very important.