All Law firm & practice management articles – Page 24
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News
Listed legal firms bounce back after pandemic pressure
Stockmarket-listed law firms took a hit in the early days of the pandemic but their shares have generally rebounded. Will this embolden others to join them?
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Opinion
It is damaging to rely on one model of disability
There is an important story to be told about disability, and it is told with increasing confidence.
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News
Duncan Lewis bucks homeworking trend with City move
National practice its relocating its head office from Harrow to the City of London as part of an expansion drive.
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Opinion
The return to offices: associates are voting with their feet
Associates are making it clear they don’t want a completely remote model. But they do want choice.
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Feature
Business interruption cases and the Financial Ombudsman Service
Businesses should not be so hasty to throw themselves into the risks, stresses and costs of litigation.
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News
Top firm tells staff they can choose how and when they work
DAC Beachcroft offers choice of office-based work, full flexible, or a combination of the two.
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Feature
Ethnicity pay gap reporting: transparency can lead to accountability
If businesses have to report on their ethnicity pay gap by law, what might the legal framework look like?
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Feature
Solicitors’ cyber cover – going quietly?
Potential changes to the scope of cover for cyber-related claims.
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News
New breed of law firm consultancy transforming the market
As the pandemic has shown how remote working can provide major benefits for legal practices, clients and lawyers, the traditional law firm could be facing an existential threat.
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News
News focus: Every little helps - FTSE 100 panels and diversity (part 2)
In the second of a two-part investigation, the Gazette discovers how major corporates are pushing their legal firms to increase diversity and inclusion – amid fears that such policies could backfire.
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News
Cut office space? We want more, says leading city centre firm
JMW boss says most staff are keen to return to working in an office environment.
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Profile
How firms have been supporting women during the pandemic
We hear from Pamela Thompson, Penny Angell, Kathleen Russ and Penelope Warne.
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News
Legal services market marked time in 2020
Most professionals optimistic about the next 12 months, annual survey suggests.
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Opinion
Budget 2021: What law firms need to know
Don’t let the tax dog wag the commercial tail of your business, but do keep an eye out for tax planning opportunities.
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Opinion
Budget 2021 predictions
The profession’s main focus will be on a budget that aids recovery from the pandemic.
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Profile
View from the top
The first woman to lead a magic circle firm, Georgia Dawson is determined to protect and build on ‘all that is fantastic’ at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. Jemma Slingo spoke to her about the firm’s priorities in the age of Covid, the need for diversity and plans for expansion.
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Opinion
LGBT+ History Month: Supporting LGBT+ clients
Take the time to learn about the identities of your clients, be mindful of your biases and be compassionate.