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No one available to take your call? Why firms are losing potential customers

1 November 2023

As many as one in five new enquiries to law firms do not get a response. It’s a surprising and somewhat shocking statistic when you consider the significant sums many firms spend on marketing.


The human dimension of regulating lawyers

30 October 2023

The vast majority of professionals are not involved in corruption or intentional wrongdoing, but many will need support at points to achieve and maintain the high standards of compliance we demand.


Navigating career transitions in law

26 October 2023

A solicitor’s career path can be a long one, with many twists and turns that can lead to more fulfilling work and greater success – but sometimes into a dead end.


From pouring pints to poring over contracts: what SQE did for me

19 October 2023

My legal journey started with a dropped grade at GCSE. One of my 12 GCSEs was a ‘B’ in chemistry; not high enough to study the subject at A-Level, at my school, at least. Bang went my ambition to be a vet.


Supporting in-house teams as they integrate within businesses

16 October 2023

As the role of in-house legal teams shifts towards the centre of business decision making the support needed from its law firms and alternative legal services providers is changing.


LPAs – are you working with the right financial planning partner?

12 October 2023

If you are not receiving constant referrals from your financial planning partners, then are you not working with the right partners. Or are they perhaps not true financial planners at all?


The business benefits of will-writing for charity

10 October 2023

A recent survey revealed that 59% of the population do not have paperwork protecting their loved ones in the event of their death.


Strategic priorities for SME law firms: How to remain competitive

5 October 2023

Our expert panel took a critical look at how firms can achieve their objectives, including how to enhance client service, become more data-driven, and improve profitability.


Deepfake evidence – are you ready?

29 September 2023

The growing awareness and popularity of deepfake material means litigators will soon be facing challenges like never before.


Slow recovery or the new normal? What’s next for the PI market

27 September 2023

For those of us working in personal injury, the findings of research company IRN’s latest report on the current state of the market will come as no surprise.

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

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

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

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.


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