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FeatureLock it up
Alex Heshmaty discusses what firms should be doing to address cybersecurity threats and protect client data
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Mind the gap
The need for gender diversity when it comes to senior positions in law firms has been long discussed, but what are the actual barriers to women being hired or promoted into these roles? The team at Search Consultancy investigates
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A game of two halves
Sarah West and Laura Carlisle recently began a job share, following their return from new parent leave. They share their experiences and practical tips for maintaining quality service for their clients
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Future proof
Michelle Howard discusses how you can future proof your firm by building brand value for your clients
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Great expectations
Bob Spence examines how client relationships have changed post-pandemic, and the key points to consider when thinking about client retention and relationship management
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A question of ethics
Kelly Fermont examines how considering ethics alongside commercial objectives can help lawyers move beyond being trusted advisers, and to shape business decision-making
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Strength in diversity
Bola Gibson considers the opportunities for firms to reap the benefits of creating a diverse and inclusive office culture
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Jab in the dark
Lucy Astbury examines the complexities surrounding whether firms can mandate that employees have the COVID-19 vaccine before returning to the office
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Keep connected
Adeeba Hussain shares her top tips to help firms maintain engagement with their workforce, while transitioning to a hybrid working model
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Time for a change
Alex Holt details how law firms can drive efficiency and improve client experience by reimagining their finance processes
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Embrace the change
Lucy Trevelyan speaks to Alice Stephenson about why the only way to have a fulfilling career in law, and be herself, was to set up her own firm so she could do things her own way
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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
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How law firms can better manage their data
Darren Gower, sales director at Access Legal, shares his tips on how law firms can better manage their data
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Alternative dispute resolution in New Zealand and England and Wales
Paul Sills looks at the difference in approaches to alternative dispute resolution in New Zealand, compared to England and Wales
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The hybrid office
As staff return to the office Pearl Moses outlines how to update your policies and procedures to fit flexible and hybrid working.
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Liberty GTS releases its yearly claims briefing: Emerging trends and the differences in claims causes across different industries
Following the publication of their whitepaper, Simon Radcliffe, Head of GTS Claims at Law Society partner Liberty GTS, details recent mergers and acquisitions insurance claims trends and which deals are most likely to lead to a claim.
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How can your law firm improve efficiency and increase profitability?
Toby Sewell, divisional marketing manager at Access Legal, shares his tips on the key areas for continuous improvment to increase efficiency and profitability
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Screening staff for AML purposes
Rebecca Atkinson outlines what checks firms need to do to screen their own staff for anti-money laundering purposes
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The royal seal
Following the news that Prince Philip’s will is to be sealed from the public for 90 years, Roman Kubiak looks at the legal mechanisms behind this and queries whether wills should be made public at all.
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Staking a disclaim
Lesley King analyses whether members of a discretionary class can disclaim their interest in settled property and looks at a recent case to see how this has worked in practice.
