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Working with a Public Authority Deputy to achieve best outcomes for clients’
Informed Financial Planning have recently been working with a Local Authority (LA) to provide financial advice to individuals they look after in their role as a Public Authority Deputy.
Four reasons why outsourcing your payroll makes sense for law firms
In honour of National Payroll Week, let’s delve into four reasons to consider outsourcing your payroll and how it can help your legal practice.
The College announce their successful scholarship holders for this autumn’s SQE preparation courses
In this round of applications, the College found that the need for funding to help aspiring solicitors take the SQE has increased even since the beginning of 2023.
The legal pricing divide: Embracing financial transparency to master legal services pricing
Many factors compound the tension surrounding the pricing of legal services. Clients demand greater cost control and predictability while uncertainty reigns supreme.
Investors are looking for sectors that are capable of outperforming property benchmarks
The provisional seasonally adjusted estimate of the number of UK residential transactions in July 2023 is 86,510, 16% lower than June 2022 and 1% higher than June 2023
Enhancing client outcomes through collaboration
While solicitors specialise in legal matters and financial planners focus on financial strategies, the collaboration of their expertise can deliver a host of benefits to clients.
Middlesex University partners with The College of Legal Practice
Middlesex University is pleased to announce a collaboration with The College of Legal Practice to provide SQE preparation training as part of their LLM in Legal Practice.
Soaring for a cause: Quill’s charity fundraising for Cash for Kids
Quill has always believed in giving back, and we are thrilled to get behind this year’s charity, Cash for Kids. Join us in supporting this incredible charity as they work tirelessly to empower children and inspire hope, one child at a time.
O’Connors and Redbag Consulting advise innovative Unit Chambers on ABS authorisation
Unit Chambers, which opened 3 years ago as the only barristers’ chambers in the North West exclusively undertaking Family Law work, has now obtained an alternative business structure (ABS) licence from the Bar Standards Board [BSB].
VFS Legal administration – Understanding your firm’s options
The sad news of the administration of VFS Legal, the latest in a number of funders servicing the claimant market, will inevitably have a knock-on effect on those who have used their services over the years.
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A new era of legal operations
What we are seeing in the UK legal market is extraordinary change that will greatly influence how firms operate and compete for years to come.
Strong AML controls are meaningless with incomplete data
One expectation as the FCA takes control of anti-money laundering oversight is a move towards more supervision rather than simply writing new rules.
Navigating the legal AI productivity-profitability paradox
Firms are achieving efficiencies through AI, especially in the practice of law. Yet many are struggling to see that reflected in their financial outcomes
