All Law firm & practice management articles – Page 4
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OpinionApprenticeship scheme: The highs, lows and everything in between
DWF solicitor Holly O'Brien reflects on the benefits and challenges of an apprenticeship.
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NewsFirms with roots in the north west target national expansion
Firms plan to expand into new areas after establishing bases in Liverpool and Manchester.
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OpinionAgree to disagree: managing the return to office amidst employee resistance
A flexible working policy is necessary for firms committed to retaining their lawyers.
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OpinionLetters roundup: 5 April 2024
Digital property information protocol, whiplash portal rebuff and remote working and productivity: your letters to the editor.
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NewsLaw Society consults on 5% PC fee rise
Representative body proposes a £4.20 increase in its call on the annual charge - but the SRA has yet to show its hand.
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NewsKids are all right: Dentons appoints 'shadow' executive team
City firm says business model will future-proof business and give junior lawyers early exposure to executive decision-making.
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FeatureBasis period reform: What do I need to know?
What the changes mean for those working in Limited Liability Partnership firms.
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NewsInterest buoys law firm profits as productivity dips again
Law Society’s annual financial benchmarking survey also reveals that firms are broadly optimistic about their 2024 trading prospects.
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OpinionThe Muslim Employment Charter revolutionising workplace dynamics
For Muslim professionals, the charter offers a roadmap to navigate the complex terrain of faith and career.
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NewsUS firm's UK branch creates new collective redress force
New firm will practise as KP Law Limited and specialise in large scale consumer claims.
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OpinionWorkload crunch compels in-house legal teams to use technology
As legal departments complete more work in-house rather than commissioning outside counsel, more pressure is being placed on corporate teams.
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NewsSolicitor who arrived in UK speaking no English toasts growing firm
Marta Williamson had two jobs while studying law and had to translate lectures into Polish.
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FeatureThe shape of money
In the second of two articles on law firm profitability, Joanna Goodman examines the impact on the bottom line of ownership and structure.
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NewsNational firm on minimum wage shame list
Austin Kemp Solicitors says isolated incident took place in 2016.
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NewsEmployee-owned firm hands staff a £4,000 bonus
Yorkshire firm converted to employee ownership two years ago and is already reporting financial benefits.