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The evolution of best practice within Private Client services
Craig Matthews, Director of Lifetime Planning at LEAP Legal Software, explores how Private Client lawyers are re-thinking their approach and actively evaluating the effectiveness of their technology solutions.
Hodgkinsons Solicitors streamline their conveyancing process with Redbrick Solutions
Leading Lincolnshire law firm, Hodgkinsons Solicitors, provide a comprehensive range of legal services to both commercial and private clients.
Bah Humbug! Are you a ‘Scrooge’ when it comes to thinking about working collaboratively?
SIFA was originally founded in 1992 as Solicitors for Independent Financial Advice and in 2009 launched SIFA Professional, which has offered support and consultancy to quality financial advisory businesses looking to build professional compliant relationships with solicitors.
About barrister mental health and wellbeing
When the Bar Council conducted its regular research on barrister well-being last year, it discovered that while nearly two thirds of respondents (61%) were satisfied with their working lives.
Three developments in legal billing you need to know about
By Legal Futures Associate Quill Learnings from our ‘What’s new in legal billing’ webinar on 3rd November 2022 During our Halloween-themed webinar series, we rounded up the week with our final session sharing what’s new in legal billing alongside our professional… Read More
Browne Jacobson chooses The College of Legal Practice to prepare their trainee solicitors for the SQE
UK & Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson has taken another step to strengthening their commitment to diversity and inclusion through a new progressive partnership with The College of Legal Practice. This innovative collaboration will see The College of Legal Practice offering individual supervision and preparation training to Browne Jacobson’s autumn 2023 trainee solicitor cohort.
LegalEx 2022 Expert Panel: The Future of Technology in the Legal Sector
The two-day event provided the perfect opportunity to hear from industry leaders, such as Rudi Kesic, CEO at Lawtech 365 Group and Investment Director at ADN Capital, on the latest strategies, practices and technology solutions, with a content schedule covering legal tech and IT, cyber security, future-proofing firms and AML compliance.
Macro-economic pressures take their toll as house price growth stagnates
Latest ONS HPI figures have been published this morning and show average UK house prices increased by 12.6% over the year to October 2022, up from 9.9% in September 2022.
Don’t miss these opportunities to enhance your client’s experience, when taking Will instructions
To act in your client’s best interest is at the heart of what you do. I totally understand and here I am just laying out a few areas to be mindful of when taking a clients will instruction.
Regulators predict an increase in the source of funds from cryptocurrencies and digital assets
The Law Society of Scotland (LSS) now believes the challenge for the legal sector is identifying and remaining compliant with AML regulations when funds derived from cryptocurrencies are used in property and conveyancing matters.
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Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership
Nine in 10 executives believe thought leadership is critical to building authority, yet only a quarter feel they have implemented a robust strategy.
Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.
AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.
