associate news
New training head drives differentiated learning delivery at LawNet
The law firm network LawNet is gearing up its training and development delivery with the appointment of a specialist head of learning, in a move designed to tackle any changes arising from the SRA’s current consultation on the future of CPD, which could see an end to the current hours-based approach.
mmadigital adds trio of clients as legal sector strategy gathers pace
In response to a five-fold increase in business from law firms during the past year, Manchester’s online marketing agency for law firms, mmadigital, is re-focusing its business solely on providing web design, video and, lead generation campaigns for law firms across all sectors both in the UK and internationally. The business now works with over 70 law firms.
LexisNexis locates your nearest legal service in a free iPhone app
LexisNexis UK, a leading provider of content and technology solutions, today announced that it has launched My Legal Places, a free legal app for Apple iPhone. The easy-to-use resource enables you to locate your nearest police stations, law courts, Citizen Advice Bureau and community legal offices.
CPD training – 7 ways to increase profit from residential conveyancing
With many Solicitors needing to improve their profit margins from residential conveyancing, ETSOS, the country’s leading property search supermarket, is pleased to announce a collaboration with fee improvement specialists Legal Mentors to deliver a CPD Training Course in Manchester for all Partners, Department Heads and Solicitors involved in residential conveyancing.
Hitachi Solutions partners with LexisNexis Enterprise Solutions to provide LexisOne
Hitachi Solutions, the Microsoft Dynamics solutions and services arm of Hitachi, partners with LexisNexis® Enterprise Solutions to provide organisations across the global legal sector with enterprise-grade business management system, LexisOne™, powered by Microsoft Dynamics® AX.
New chief executive for Irwin Mitchell as John Pickering decides to stand down
Pickering ends 37-year career with IM and forecasts ‘greater things’ for Top 20 law firm
Two leading costs and pricing consultancies merge
Two leading costs and pricing consultancies have merged to create Burcher Jennings. The merger is a response to law firms’ urgent need for greater pricing skills across contentious and non-contentious work to improve profitability and cashflow in response to client demands for better value and the pressures brought about by the Jackson reforms.
North Lincolnshire law firm Mason Baggott and Garton invest to improve efficiency
Mason Baggott and Garton a North Lincolnshire law firm specialising in personal and business law invest in the latest Linetime technologies to improve their efficiency and the level of service to their clients.
BrookStreet des Roches switches to SOS Connect
Niche commercial property law firm BrookStreet des Roches has signed a six-figure deal for SOS Connect legal software from Solicitors Own Software (SOS) for integrated practice and case management.
DAS LawAssist expands sales team
In response to continued business growth, DAS LawAssist has announced the recruitment of two new Solicitor Account Managers to join its existing ATE sales team.
Blog
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.
The power of participation for trainees and apprentices
It’s important as a trainee or an apprentice to get involved in the life of your firm – even under the pressure of discovering how to navigate professional life and now the demands of the SQE.
