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Understanding vicarious trauma in the legal workplace

12 July 2024

Vicarious trauma can happen to anyone who works with clients who have experienced trauma such as domestic or other violence, child abuse, sexual assault, torture or being a refugee.


Does your integrity extend far enough?

8 July 2024

Simply telling a client they need to seek financial advice or offering them the business cards of three financial planners you know is NOT a referral.


Enhancing wellbeing: Strategies for a balanced work-life

2 July 2024

Finding a balance between work and personal life has been a long-standing challenge for many professionals, particularly within high-pressure environments like the legal industry.


Is it time for a client money ‘big bang’?

28 June 2024

Firms holding client money is well established, but it is not inevitable. The advent of digital banking brings opportunities to introduce more sophisticated and robust systems.


Networking in the law: Fostering inclusivity and challenging norms

26 June 2024

Networking is an essential aspect of a successful legal career but traditional events often fall short in considering the diverse needs of professionals.


The marathon to achieving equity in law

24 June 2024

For those in the legal profession, the road to gender equity is a marathon and, although considerable progress has been made, the sector has some miles to go.


Building a brand – lessons from Cazoo

20 June 2024

Building a brand takes more than money – just ask Alex Chesterman, the founder of ill-fated online used car retailer Cazoo, which collapsed into administration last month.


The future of organic search for law firms

18 June 2024

In a significant turn of events, thousands of internal Google search API documents have recently been leaked, shedding light on the intricate workings of the search giant’s ranking algorithms.


Commercial real estate: The impact of AI and climate change

13 June 2024

There is no doubt climate change poses one of the most complex challenges for the legal industry; nonetheless, our research shows firms are adapting.


Empathy, team and happy clients

5 June 2024

What has become glaringly obvious to me are the obvious parallels between the legal and financial planning professions, and how much each can learn from the other.

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The profession can play a greater role in improving access to justice

In this, the third blog of my series, I focus on what lawyers in the UK can do to improve access to justice through greater professional stewardship.


Does AI work for conveyancers? We asked those on the front line

What is the view on AI from conveyancers themselves? Based on a Dye & Durham’s roundtable discussion on AI, the answer is: it depends.


Is the legal profession ready for agentic AI?

An AI agent is difficult to supervise. By design, it works in the background. It means a solicitor can be held responsible for work they had no real means to oversee.


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