associate news
The Importance of ESG for Law Firms
In November 2022, CTS collaborated with Modern Law on an intimate and informative roundtable, drawing on experts from firms across the country. These law firm leaders talked openly with us and with each other about a range of topics.
An intro to Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets: What it is & why law firms should care with Josh Bates
In the immediate wake of the 2008 financial crisis, an unknown programmer or group of programmers, using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, released the first version of a peer-to-peer digital money system and currency and called it Bitcoin.
How Farnworth Rose Solicitors has strengthened its operational efficiencies with Osprey Approach
Established in 2007, Farnworth Rose Solicitors provides legal support to people across Lancashire and the Northwest. With over 25 employees, the team offers a range of client-focused services comprising conveyancing, commercial property, family, employment, will and probate, litigation, and personal injury.
Looking to maximise your billing? Turn to your dashboards
Are you looking for ways to maximise your law firm’s profitability and efficiency? With Advanced’s Practice & Case Management software dashboards, you can easily track your key performance indicators (KPIs) and gain insights into your firm’s financial health.
New era of more expensive borrowing applies downward pressure
The average UK house price was £288,000 in February 2023, which is £16,000 higher than 12 months ago, but £5,000 below the recent peak in November 2022.
In-house lawyers aren’t communicating their true value to their wider organisations, new survey finds
In-house legal departments are adding greater value to their organisations by increasing their operational capacity through their adoption of legal technology. But the majority aren’t communicating this increase in value to their wider businesses with data and analytics.
Tiger Eye launch three new Tiger Eye tools for iManage, including workspace automation solution
Leading iManage Partner Tiger Eye has announced the expansion of the Tiger Eye Tools for iManage collection, with the launch of three new solutions for iManage. All three of the newly-added trio of tools are designed to support firms to optimize and build upon the iManage document and email management system, streamlining workflows to improve efficiency.
A property sale raises Inheritance Tax questions
My client Mabel was looking for advice on Will Planning and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney, and approached a local solicitor who I regularly work with. The solicitor was able to establish that Mabel would benefit greatly from advice in regards to her Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability.
Legal firms fail to articulate their products and services online
Just over half of law firms (52%) are failing to articulate their offering online and almost two thirds of legal websites (58%) don’t rate highly for customer friendliness, according to new research from Moneypenny.
Marketing can lead the proverbial horse to water – but how on earth do you make it drink?
Data around conveyancing performance is now emerging in a format that clients can understand and compare which is great news. The Conveyancing Map offers firms the chance to give clients an objective insight into their market presence and their operational efficiency.
Blog
The hidden risks in client account reconciliations
The client account reconciliation process will be second nature to most people in legal finance – and so is also a potential area for a problem to be undetected until it becomes serious.
Mentoring the next generation of litigation leaders
As a female lawyer, from the North, with a state school education, I understand the value of sharing perspectives, experiences and contacts.
The cost of systemic failure and childbirth injuries
Recent reports show that the NHS has paid almost £3.5bn in medical claims around childbirth injuries over the past six years.
