All Law firm & practice management articles – Page 38
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Solicitors and accountants create ‘one-stop shop’ for mergers
Association of Law Firm Merger Advisers will respond to ’changes and challenges’ facing profession.
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Firms shut by SRA to appeal interventions
Regulator announces closure of Essex and Hounslow firms, citing reason to suspect dishonesty by employee.
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Kennedys expands virtual platform to settle most claims without lawyers
International firm admits system may appear counter-intuitive, but it can free up lawyers to concentrate on more important matters.
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City firm wants more female solicitors talking to the press
Clyde & Co says fewer than 20% of its spokespeople are women.
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Bosses urged to prevent staff burnout over Christmas break
Research finds many young people coming into the law expect they will have to work over the festive period.
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It is time for quotas
Existing efforts on diversity and equality have not delivered change in the legal profession.
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Let's write-off write-offs
Firms must understand how to scope and price work efficiently to reduce amount of money written off and maximise profitability.
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#MeToo: City giants coy on partners leaving over inappropriate behaviour
Big Four have revealed numbers in the wake of the global #MeToo movement - but magic circle wary of following suit.
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Macfarlanes' top dog draws nearly £4m
City firm posts documents showing profit increase of 24% in year ending 30 April.
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Opinion
Selling up to staff can solve succession issues
At HJA we concluded that an Employee Ownership Trust structure offers a secure and stable future for law firms.
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Staff offered bonuses up to £3,600 under firm's new 'John Lewis' scheme
Hodge Jones & Allen agrees to sell the business to an employee ownership trust.
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The lion’s share
With the government backing a drive to make Singapore a cutting-edge legal hub, dozens of foreign firms are vying with each other for a slice of the action. Marialuisa Taddia reports
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Over 1,000 lawyers embrace remote-working 'gig economy'
Numbers working in the burgeoning sector grow by 29% in 2018.
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Job losses possible as Slater and Gordon closes department
Closure comes as plans also unveiled to relocate staff based in Leeds to new office.
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Student wins fees appeal against closing firm that 'left him in the lurch'
Court finds firm on brink of closure did not give reasonable notice about ending its retainer.
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Opinion
Skills transfer helps big law firms abroad
If globalisation continues to operate in the legal services sector, opportunity for lawyers to acquire international legal skills will prove vital.
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Opinion
Are you well?
How do we make sure that our wellness now becomes a priority rather than just a topical talking point?
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Opinion
Budget comment: 'IR35 on steroids' deferred
The legal sector will welcome several announcements from chancellor Philip Hammond today.
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UK law firms see income rise - but profits are a different matter
PwC chief says firms are struggling to contain costs following the findings of its latest sector survey.