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Training the next generation lawyer

28 May 2024

Since I completed my training and qualified over 10 years ago, a lot has changed. It’s. therefore imperative that law firms adapt and progress their approach to training and recruitment.


Reshaping workplace culture in law firms

24 May 2024

The legal industry is at a critical point as concerns about “toxic law firm culture” reach an all-time high. The profession often prioritises performance at the cost of their wellbeing.


Will solicitors finally be fans of transparency now?

22 May 2024

Since the introduction of the SRA’s transparency rules in December 2018, I have been an advocate for law firms going further then the regulatory essentials.


A two-point plan to halve the size of the SRA

16 May 2024

I have joked for many years that you could halve the size (and therefore cost) of the Solicitors Regulation Authority overnight by banning both client account and sole practitioners.


Key cyber and data security questions to ask a legal IT provider

13 May 2024

One of the growing priorities that law firms face when considering a legal technology provider is cyber and data security, such as their responsibilities and cyber incident management.


Navigating carer’s leave: A personal journey and call for change

7 May 2024

The Carer’s Leave Act 2023, which came into force on 6 April 2024, was a pivotal moment for the UK. It allows workers to take up to five unpaid days off a year to carry out caring responsibilities.


House of Lords shines a spotlight on flawed DBA regulations

3 May 2024

As the Litigation Funding Agreements (Enforceability) Bill was debated in the House of Lords last month, a number of peers shone the spotlight on the need to address the poor state of the rules governing DBAs.


Align success measures with your firm’s core values for long-term success

1 May 2024

What sets you apart from your competitors? How does your team’s core values help you deliver a service that makes you stand out and help you retain – and win – business?


Four steps for effective pricing

29 April 2024

Posted by Stephen Moore, chief executive of Legal Futures Associate MLT Digital In my capacity as host of the Your Law Firm Success podcast, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing a number of law firm leaders about the levers they… Read More


Retrospective or not retrospective, that is the question

25 April 2024

As the debate heats up over the Litigation Funding Agreements (Enforceability) Bill, it is crucial to understand what is the true vice in retrospective legislation.

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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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