Paul Bennett
Paul Bennett is the chair of the Law Management Section committee, and a partner at Bennett Briegal LLP, which provides legal advice for law firms, professionals and partnerships
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OpinionNew beginnings
Paul Bennett sets out how law firms may take advantage of an upturn in the economy and how managers can showcase their skills
FeatureThe powers that be
Automatic fines and fixed penalties for non-compliance are about to become the norm. Paul Bennett outlines the regulator’s enforcement policy, and considers what it will mean in terms of risk management in the coming year
OpinionWays of working
Paul Bennett reflects on the key issues that firm leaders face, and outlines what this edition of the magazine provides
OpinionLeading by example
Paul Bennett reflects on the key issues that firm leaders face, and what this edition of the magazine provides
FeaturePreventative measures
Paul Bennett asks if the regulator and law firms do enough to prevent rule breaches?
FeatureSupport systems
Tracey Calvert and Paul Bennett consider the obligations of firms with regard to the conduct and behaviour of their support staff
OpinionFull steam ahead
Paul Bennett reflects on some of the key issues firm leaders faced in 2022 and details what’s on the horizon for the year ahead
OpinionWinds of change
In our final edition of the year, Paul Bennett reflects on some of the key issues law firm leaders have been dealing with in 2022, and what is to come as we start looking to the year ahead
OpinionMoving goalposts
Paul Bennett reflects on insight gained from the Law Management Annual Conference, and ponders the growing pressure on firms to be socially conscious
OpinionThe road ahead
Paul Bennett, chair of the Law Management Committee, considers the challenges firms face this year, such as the pandemic’s financial implications and using technology to achieve business transformation
FeatureIn the know
Paul Bennett outlines what firm leaders should be aware of when it comes to SRA expectations of staff conduct, both in and out of the workplace
OpinionTools of the trade
Paul Bennett, chair of the Law Management Committee, considers the challenges firms face this year, such as the pandemic’s financial implications and using technology to achieve business transformation
FeaturePrice transparency
Paul Bennett gives us a first-hand view of how his firm manages the price transparency requirements for solicitors and Alexis Hearnden outlines the requirements for the Bar
OpinionBack to the future
Paul Bennett, chair of the Law Management Committee, looks to the year ahead, as firms begin to move away from short-term planning to focusing on the longer-term issues for their businesses
FeatureFree and easy?
Paul Bennett and Bronwen Still consider freelance practice, the pros and cons for those contemplating it and the extent to which it has made its mark on the legal services market
OpinionEmbracing equality
Paul Bennett looks to the future of the profession, in a post-pandemic world, and asks firm leaders to consider what part you can play in achieving equality and inclusion for all
FeatureFine time?
Strategy experts Andrew Hedley, Andrew Roberts and Paul Bennett consider the opportunities and issues with acquisitions for law firms of all sizes
FeatureFree reign
Paul Bennett looks at the new freedoms introduced by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in 2019: what should you consider if you’re thinking about taking advantage of the new freedoms, and how can law firms compete with the new models?