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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.


Harnessing the balance of technology and human interaction

23 April 2024

In today’s legal landscape, finding the delicate balance between driving efficiency via use of technology and providing a personalised service is paramount to success.


AI’s legal leap: transforming law practice with intelligent tech

17 April 2024

Just like in numerous other industries, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal sector is proving to be a game-changer.


Shocking figures suggest divorce lawyers need to do more for clients

12 April 2024

There are so many areas where professional legal advice requires complementary financial planning and one that is too frequently overlooked is on separation or divorce.

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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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