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Finders International expands to Cardiff: A new hub for legal professionals in Wales
The UK’s largest Probate genealogy firm, Finders International, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest office in Cardiff.
10 clients in need of financial advice and how to identify them
Ensuring you always act with integrity and in your clients best interests of course governs how you work. Being able to identify which clients require complementary financial planning and at what stage of the legal process is therefore essential.
ARAG DAY – supporting Bristol Law Centre
Since our business was founded in 2006, ARAG has supported many charities and community organisations, and encouraged staff to provide practical help wherever we can.
Webinar to discuss how firms can manage risk and compliance effectively through a digital first approach
The benefits of adopting a digital first approach to help firms manage their risk and compliance effectively will be discussed by a panel of expert guest speakers, in the final episode of Osprey Approach’s second series of Build Better Habits webinars.
3 Top requirements for a legal knowledge management system
The right legal knowledge management (KM) systems could help your firm to improve collaboration, reduce time spent searching for information, and provide legal expertise to clients both faster and more effectively.
InfoTrack’s ‘Take me to Australia’ promotion returns for a 6th year
InfoTrack have announced the return of their ‘Take me to Australia’ promotion – the hugely popular prize draw to win a two-week holiday in Australia for two.
Get whisked away by the Great Legal Bake!
It’s not long until the Great Legal Bake is upon us. Lots of budding bakers are already prepping their cake tins and getting ready to celebrate Pro Bono Week (6-10 November).
Litica broadens global reach with new Cologne office in European expansion
Litica, the leading ATE and litigation insurance provider, recently announced at London’s Annual International Litigation Finance Forum its expansion into Europe, with a new office in Cologne (Köln) Germany.
Navigating the 2023 legal job market: Challenges and opportunities
Whilst some practice areas are booming in terms of hiring, overall, it is quieter this year than last. In fact, recent research by Vacanysoft, in conjunction with search, shows that 2023 is shaping up to be the slowest year for top-tier UK law firm recruitment since 2020, with job openings down 35.5% year-on-year.
Briefed’s UK Sanctions Training – Elevate your sanctions compliance expertise
With sanctions regimes worldwide becoming increasingly stringent, it has become paramount for barristers and chambers staff to possess a comprehensive understanding of their obligations and responsibilities concerning UK sanctions, ensuring full compliance in an evolving international landscape.
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Regulate sole practices on evidence, not turnover
For a sole practice, the SRA’s plan that I cannot hold a compliance role if my firm has more than £600,000 of turnover is not a measure of risk. It is a ceiling on growth.
Is Google becoming pay-to-play for law firms?
For years, law firms have been told that SEO is the long-term alternative to paying for every click. That principle hasn’t disappeared but search results have changed significantly.
Material information and the case for intelligent client onboarding
Upfront information means work traditionally undertaken after an offer is accepted will need to happen earlier. And that fundamentally changes the role of client onboarding.
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