Features and Opinion
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FeatureSharing the burden
Andrew Allen examines what law firms are doing to tackle increased employers’ national insurance rates and improve margins
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FeatureWeighing up the data
Author of the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2025 report, Ian Johnson, summarises its key points
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FeatureCounting the cost
Tim Kidd explores the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s recent consultation on its proposed changes to the handling of client money
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FeatureMission accomplished?
Chris Marston looks back at the October 2024 professional indemnity insurance renewal experience
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FeatureBumps in the road
Douglas Russell and Sally Jones give their views on how law firms can overcome 2025’s economic and regulatory hurdles with confidence
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FeatureClients and their costs: understanding the risks
As client expectations increase, managing the associated costs is more vital than ever
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FeatureSurveying the scene
Ian Johnson, author of the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2024, shares some of the key findings from this year’s report
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FeatureRise and fall?
Interest rates have finally risen, and, with them, the potential for law firms to profit. But what are the risks you need to be aware of?
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FeatureValue creation and AI – a race to the bottom?
For the better part of 12 months, artificial intelligence has been the talk of the town. Though beneficial, many have their concerns about what AI could mean for the future of the legal sector
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FeatureCalm after the storm
Douglas Russell and Sally Jones, at Law Society partner Armstrong Watson, give their advice on how to navigate the best course to more stable economic times for your firm and clients
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FeatureBetter times ahead?
Are there better times ahead for professional indemnity insurance? Chris Marston, chief executive of LawNet, explains why he thinks this is likely
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FeatureThe benefits of specialist VAT loans
Managing cashflow and tax liability is one of the most significant hurdles for law firms. Law Society partner, STAR Professions, looks at how specialist VAT loans can help ease the burden
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FeatureProfitable partnerships
Andrew Allen considers the upcoming basis period change and its impact on law firm partnerships
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FeatureExit strategy
Jeff Zindani discusses how to ensure the successful sale of a legal business, the questions to first ask yourself, and ways to ensure both the best price and a lasting legacy for your hard work
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FeatureInsurance: cyber cover
Caspar Rogers explains the basics of cyber insurance cover and how this fits in with your firm’s professional indemnity insurance.
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FeatureProfessional indemnity insurance: claims trends to be aware of
Ryan Senior, senior vice president at Paragon, examines trends firm leaders should be aware of in the professional indemnity insurance market in 2022
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FeatureGo with the flow
Barry Wilkinson gives his tips on how firms can effectively manage their cashflow
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FeatureOur survey says
Andy Harris shares some of the key findings from the 2022 Law Management Section Financial Benchmarking Survey, and gives his thoughts on challenges for firms to focus on, this year and beyond
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FeatureSting in the tail
Peter Scott examines the financial issues facing firms in the long tall of the pandemic