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UK law firms will need tech to deter Russian clients
Latest sanctions mean UK law firms cannot conduct any transactional work for Russians. In response to the Russian leader’s advancement on Ukraine territory, the UK government has announced for the first time in history, that law firms will no longer be able to provide “transactional legal advisory services”.
Pension Case Study – ‘If only I could retire a few years early I would’
The following case highlights a problem some clients feel do not have a solution, so I am keen to share with you how a solution can be achieved resulting in a satisfied client. Whilst this client did not come from a solicitor referral, it could easily have done so.
Taylor Wessing optimises work allocation to support hybrid working and career development with Resource Management
International law firm Taylor Wessing has implemented BigHand Resource Management to enable effective hybrid working with equitable and inclusive work allocation that also supports lawyer career development.
UK Economic Outlook – Minerva with HSBC Senior Economist Liz Martins
With a change of PM, a mini-budget that caused a mini-crisis, a recession on the way and Brexit still simmering away in the background. Government intervention has shifted some of the cost of the energy crisis from the private to the public sector. Still, for businesses, the reprieve is only temporary, and for many households, it may be offset by higher mortgage costs.
New legal client enquiries on the rise
Figures from leading outsourced communications provider Moneypenny, which manages telephone calls and live chats for more than 1000 UK legal firms, reveals almost a quarter of all calls to legal firms are now new enquiries.
Three promotions as Hudgell Solicitors’ management team extended within expanding Civil Liberties department
Hudgell Solicitors has promoted three of its most experienced lawyers to managerial roles within its growing Civil Liberties team.
Connected, cloud based tech must improve client experience while delivering user satisfaction
PracticeEvolve, in partnership with Legal Practice Management, have released a Legal Industry Outlook report outlining the challenges firms face when it comes to Cloud technology, and the help they require from their vendors. The research was designed to understand Cloud journeys in the legal world and discover success stories, pain points and goals for improvement.
The pitfalls of data retention
A big mistake a lot of law firms are making now is that they’re not paying as much attention as they should to getting rid of data. We know that invariably lawyers want to hold on to everything forever. But in today’s climate that’s just not wise, for several reasons.
New version launch: Redbrick Solutions release 25th version of Conveyancing Case Management
The latest version of Redbrick Solutions award-winning Conveyancing Case Management has been released this week. The launch of the 25th version includes a number of enhancements, functionality and new integrations to benefit clients and assist them in offering quality legal services.
Minerva smash the shortlists in awards season
As they go into the final quarter of 2022 momentum continues for the team at LFS. Back on the award win earlier this year at the British Conveyancing Awards being shortlisted for two key awards highlights the value that LFS bring with their Minerva Solution.
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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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