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Why law firm owners should embrace succession planning to maximise value
Succession planning is crucial for equity partners to ensure the smooth transition of their practice. But when there is a lack of interest from within the firm, partners must explore alternative strategies.
What’s in a name? Four issues when marketing mergers and acquisitions
Good branding is at the heart of any successful business. It’s not enough to simply have a great product or service if no one knows about it and it’s more important than ever to make yours stand out.
Paper to pixels: technological enhancement in advocacy
As a pandemic-produced law student graduating this summer, my cohort has perhaps undertaken the most technology-dependant law school experience thus far.
Data protection claims – the ATE underwriter’s perspective
As the amount of personal data stored and transferred electronically increases at an exponential rate, data breach claims are going to form an ever-increasing part of the media cases we insure.
CQS training deadline: Is your law firm still accredited?
It’s important for law firms to meet the mandatory training obligations, to ensure they’re prepared for the forecasted unsettled housing market and any sudden increase of transactions.
In the rush to digitise, let’s not leave people behind
Family law cases, with their many complexities and sensitivities, do not always fit within the highly streamlined nature of digital case proceedings.
Working with your financial planner to attract and retain clients
it is hard to disagree with the contention that a personal recommendation for a service is, without doubt, the best source of new clients; it will always be stronger than a testimonial on a website.
Conquering cost challenges through workflow management
In the face of declining profits, client demand and increased staff attrition, the legal services market is currently facing the risk of a significant downturn in profitability.
Getting your priorities right: how SME law firms can achieve long-term success
A recent report from LPM found that most (62%) senior leaders at SME law firms consider their peers to be the biggest commercial threat to their future success.
“My career and passion for diversity within law”
The legal system is increasingly recognising and embracing the value of diverse perspectives, which helps to ensure fairness and justice for all. Shabnam Ali-Khan, partner at London firm Russell-Cooke, explains hers.
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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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