Success story: Client service in serious injury cases
The judges at the 2019 Excellence Awards were impressed by CFG Law’s ‘Client First Service’, which focuses on understanding the needs and wellbeing of clients who have suffered a catastrophic injury. We asked Richard Clark, chief executive officer, about the firm’s approach.
Freelance solicitors
The SRA introduces a new ‘freelance solicitor’ model this November, which will allow solicitors to provide legal services on a freelance basis. But how will the model work in practice, and could it be for you? Marzena Lipman takes a closer look.
On the record: making the most of time recording
Billable hours remain key to profitability for many law firms but also bring a heavy administrative burden. Andrew Moir and Amanda Chaboryk outline some of the opportunities they’ve found when analysing the time-recording data at Herbert Smith Freehills.
Kerry Underwood's third party funding update
Kerry Underwood dissects two recent judgments that could have significant implications for third party funders.
Law Society responds to plans to reform damages-based agreements
The Law Society has responded to the independent review of the Damages-Based Agreements Regulation 2013.
