Diana Bentley
Diana Bentley is a freelance journalist
FeatureGoing global
How do law firms – especially those that don’t have international offices – handle cross-border work, and what networks are available to them? Diana Bentley investigates
FeatureGoing global
How do law firms – especially those that don’t have international offices – handle cross-border work, and what networks are available to them? Diana Bentley investigates
FeatureProfessional benefits?
Should law professionals be concerned about the recent growth in unregulated providers of will writing and estate planning services? Diana Bentley examines the evidence
FeatureWill they, won’t they?
As practitioners continue to debate the proposed changes to wills law – and await the government’s response – Diana Bentley examines the possible impact of the new legal regime
FeatureFour-part harmony?
With concerns for solicitors’ mental health and wellbeing ever present, Diana Bentley learns how two very different law firms have successfully implemented a four-day week
FeaturePressing issues
Dealing with the media can be daunting. Diana Bentley details how to improve your interviews, present yourself and your firm professionally and generally become more media-savvy
FeatureThe apprentice
Diana Bentley talks to firms about how they manage apprenticeships and the recruitment and diversity benefits these schemes bring
FeatureAdvance planning
Law firms need clearly defined ways of managing the careers of their lawyers, especially senior staff members. Diana Bentley looks at what options are available for those wanting to progress
FeatureQuestion time
Diana Bentley speaks to legal recruiters about how law firms can improve their interview processes
FeatureRecruitment matters
Diana Bentley talks to private client firms and practitioners about recruitment in the sector and provides an update on the current market
FeatureWatching brief
The number of complaints made to the Legal Ombudsman is on the rise. Diana Bentley investigates
FeatureA matter of trust
Following the recent government consultation on transparency of land ownership involving trusts, private client lawyers share their views on the implications of the changes for advising clients
FeatureA matter of trust
Following the recent government consultation on transparency of land ownership involving trusts, private client lawyers share their views on the implications of the changes for advising clients
FeatureTalent contest
Law firms are under greater pressure than ever to recruit and retain talented lawyers. Diana Bentley speaks to various firms about their experiences
FeatureTraining ground
Is a new era of training and supervision under way in the legal sector? Diana Bentley investigates
FeatureWorking it
Employee ownership of businesses is on the rise. But will law firms embrace the structure, and what does it offer? Diana Bentley investigates
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Follow the leader
Diana Bentley examines how firms can effectively approach succession planning, and develop a suitable pipeline of potential future leaders
FeatureAfter the storm
Diana Bentley details how working practices of private client lawyers are changing during the aftermath of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
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Knowledge is power
Diana Bentley explores the power of artificial intelligence and examines how firms are using AI technology to their advantage
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Sustainable business
Diana Bentley explores the business case for firms when it comes to embedding sustainable practices and policies into the way they operate