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Paralegals: Progression and recognition are key to retaining talent
Many lawyers could not do their jobs without the support of paralegals and for law firms to remain competitive, paralegals need to be central to their business.
PII excess: a growing risk for consultant solicitors
As more solicitors choose to work as consultants, a concerning contractual trend has emerged – the passing of professional indemnity insurance excess liabilities onto consultants.
The changing role of professional support lawyers in the age of AI
My role as a PSL has evolved significantly over the last 20 years and continues to develop alongside the astounding technological progress we have seen this decade.
Divorce clients deserve and need a more holistic approach
It would be no surprise that SIFA Professional advocates a more joined-up approach to areas of legal advice where there is a financial overlap or financial implications.
Law firm, know thyself: the power of purpose and authenticity
In recent months, there seem to have been as many news stories about the salary wars between City firms as there have been about burnout and mental health concerns across the profession.
Credit hire: The truth behind the headlines
Recent headlines about how the credit hire industry works speak volumes about how little is truly understood about this important element of the post-vehicle collision landscape.
Choosing a reporting accountant
It would be beneficial for numerous reasons if the SRA considered providing certain reporting accountants with an accreditation or quality mark.
Blinded by the light: Can law firms survive the PE gold rush?
In a legal market where tradition collides with transformation, law firms of every size and stripe are being approached almost daily by private equity houses.
The COFA role: Balancing responsibility, risk and reality
The world of legal compliance is a pressured one, with few positions carrying the weight of personal responsibility quite like that of the COFA.
Why you should be using AI – but for the boring stuff
The legal industry is excited about AI. That’s good. But the direction of that excitement isn’t always useful. It’s the really dull tasks where AI could make a visible difference quickly.
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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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