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Leading by example
Paul Bennett reflects on the key issues that firm leaders face, and what this edition of the magazine provides
Features
Flexibility in practice
Nicola Darfoor, corporate communications manager at the Law Society, speaks to members at law firms about their experience of flexible working
Time change
Changes to the Legal Ombudsman Scheme Rules came into effect on 1 April 2023. Paul Wightman outlines what to expect
Making diversity count
Raphael Mokades explains how larger firms are able to recruit a more diverse range of applicants and gives some practical advice that will help small, medium sized and regional firms to do the same
Preventative measures
Paul Bennett asks if the regulator and law firms do enough to prevent rule breaches?
Ahead of the curve
Law Society partner LEAP Legal Software sets out how you can use technology to generate long-term growth for your legal business
Transforming teams
Peter Scott looks at how to identify objectives for your teams and how to enhance performance to meet them
Increasing inclusion
In this case study Clifford Chance outlines how they adopted and applied a global inclusion strategy in the UK
Time’s up
Jonathon Bray looks at proposals that law firms with toxic workplace cultures may face disciplinary action in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
Renewal ready
Ryan Senior and Piers Winton from Paragon International discuss the upcoming professional indemnity insurance renewal and outline how to mitigate your risks
Economic crime scene
Jennifer Harper provides an update on the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, part of the government’s strategy to tackle economic crime and improve transparency over corporate entities
Making partner
St. James’s Place explains how to smooth the transition from senior associate to partner