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Sustainability for small businesses

17 December 2021

As a business we agreed recently that it was imperative to become a sustainable business. The questions were: why, how long is it going to take, who’s going to believe us – and what actually is sustainability?


Do the courts favour the party with the largest pile of chips?

13 December 2021

The imbalance between cost protection and access to justice has led to increased frustration for claimants, particularly in the context of funded group litigation.


Mind your (written) language

9 December 2021

Lawyers now have to learn to navigate between an English for legal matters and an English for communication – there has always been some difference, but these days they are acute.


Compulsory retirement of partners: problems and opportunities

7 December 2021

Law firm leaders face tough choices as they evaluate performance over an unprecedented period and inevitably underperforming partners will be targeted for compulsory retirement.


Will the SQE affect diversity in the legal profession?

3 December 2021

Law firms are under increasingly pressure to attract a more diverse pool of young lawyers. One of the fundamental motivations behind introducing the SQE was to address this issue.


Should the SRA introduce tougher sanctions for AML breaches?

30 November 2021

We have recently seen the Solicitors Regulation Authority fining law firms across England and Wales over a lack of proper anti-money laundering policies and procedures.


EHCPs and the uphill struggle for justice

25 November 2021

The staggering truth behind the education system supporting children with special education needs and disabilities is that 80% of SEND children don’t receive the regular in-school support they need.


How to practise in Australia without re-qualifying

23 November 2021

Those of you looking for a lateral career shift will be encouraged by the UK government’s announcement in June that UK lawyers will be allowed to practise in Australia without having to requalify


How to achieve a return on your legal software investment

18 November 2021

An unlikely source of inspiration for improving efficiencies and overall performance for your firm can be found in the British Cycling team. Its success was routed in continuous optimisation.


Is your firm ahead of these key legal trends for 2022?

12 November 2021

There’s no doubt that the past two years have sparked an unprecedented level of change in how lawyers run their law firms. The question that should be on your mind is, what’s next?

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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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