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Diversity of thought – why you need to think about it
A McKinsey report in 2020 reaffirmed what many had already suspected – a strong business case for diversity and that this continues to strengthen over time.
Clinical negligence, a changing market – part 2
The overarching objectives for everyone involved in clinical negligence needs to be reducing the number of medical incidents at the same time as improving patient experience and reducing costs.
Recruiting, managing and celebrating neurodiverse lawyers
In a society where diversity and inclusivity are the current buzz words, law firms that have embraced neurodiversity are already reaping the benefits of this modern approach to practising law.
What the metaverse means for lawyers
Computer geeks will tell you that the next big thing in technology is the metaverse, a kind of digital virtual space that exists in cyberspace and uses virtual reality headsets to access.
The pitfalls of professional negligence claims
Arguments about scope of duty and limitation can mean a professional negligence claim is worth less than expected or nothing at all, while contractual provisions can still operate to cut it down.
Five key areas of commercial litigation for 2022
I like to get my crystal ball out each year and look at what may be the key trends in commercial litigation. For 2022, insolvency, professional negligence, media, financial mis-selling and Covid look key.
Claims in a post-pandemic world – a long way from recovery?
Despite the end of Covid restrictions, for those working in the claims sector, it’s not quite time to celebrate just yet. The market has flatlined and it’s unclear how long it might take to recover.
Arbitration: Best practice spurs opportunities for growth
International arbitration centres, and law firms handling arbitration cases directly, have played a key role in helping the business world adjust to the fallout of the pandemic.
Overcoming the hurdles of professional indemnity insurance
Research suggests rising solicitors’ insurance premiums this April could prove to be a fatal blow for some beleaguered small and medium-sized practices.
The Post Office and Lord Neuberger – Going upstairs
What was the former president of the Supreme Court doing in endorsing a Post Office strategy that “never had any substance”? He might now be asking himself a similar question.
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From ‘year zero’ to £6.5m – how a law firm found its second life
In 2018, I hit what I call ‘year zero’. On paper, Olliers Solicitors was a top-tier criminal defence firm but beneath the surface, I could see we were at a crossroads.
Linklaters’ chief growth officer takes the ‘blank sheet’ challenge
In the third and final part of this series, Lucy Murphy, chief growth officer at magic circle firm Linklaters, outlines her vision for the law firm of the future.
The ‘blank sheet’ challenge, part 2 – what would you do differently?
In the second part of this blog series, Shainul Kassam, managing director of small London firm Fortune Law, sets out how she would set up a law firm now.
