associate news
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.
Redbrick Solutions advises conveyancers to ‘find a reason for estate agents to recommend you’
The results of a recent survey demonstrate just how important it is for conveyancers to market themselves to estate agents. The survey, carried out by the Property Academy in association with TM Group, found that 46 percent of homebuyers would choose their conveyancer based on a recommendation from their estate agent. This is up 5% compared to last year.
It’s official, TV is losing out to the internet
Figures recently reported by online magazine eMarketer show that, for the first time ever, UK consumers spend more time using digital media than they do watching television.
Belgium law firm, Liedekerke, deploying Lexis InterAction in its Brussels and London offices
LexisNexis Enterprise Solutions, a leading provider of content and technology solutions, has announced that leading Belgium-based independent law firm, Liedekerke has selected Lexis InterAction as the firm’s client relationship management (CRM) solution of choice. The solution is being deployed in Liedekerke’s Brussels and London offices.
Kain Knight takes on 12 new professional staff
Kain Knight, one of the UK’s largest firms of costs lawyers, has been running a recruitment drive, hiring 12 new trainee Costs Lawyers since the start of the New Year.
Moneypenny announces new partnership with legal software suppliers Linetime
Telephone answering specialist Moneypenny has announced its latest partnership agreement – with legal software suppliers Linetime.
Blog
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.
