Question of ethics
Should I be a police informant?
This week’s SRA Question of Ethics looks at what you should do if a client leaves you with an item which you think would be relevant to a police investigation. Should you had it over to the police?
Champagne moment
I successfully completed a complex commercial matter for an established wealthy client involving significant sums of money. By way of thanks, the client has just delivered to me a crate of champagne, which I estimate cost him in the region of £500. Can I accept it?
Blog
Client account interest is not spare change
The proposed Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts scheme is being framed as a sensible, international, “tried and tested” way for the profession to help fund a justice system under strain.
The formula for finance-enabled business development
Client concentration or over-dependence now counts as a top strategic risk for 26% of firms. Cross-selling is an antidote – a way to bolster revenue resilience without relying on client acquisition.
Whistleblowing guidance for in-house lawyers – a call to arms
In-house lawyers are in a unique position to spot wrongdoing. But reporting it is not just potentially dangerous from a personal point of view.
