All Feature articles – Page 14

  • Dave Matthews headshot
    Feature

    Go your own way

    2024-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Lucy Trevelyan speaks to Dave Matthews about why having fun and being authentic are core values for his firm

  • A ladder rests against a blue wall; two figures stand below, one above
    Feature

    Own goals

    2024-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Employee-owned law firms are on the rise. Christian Wilson looks at why this is, and the opportunities and risks involved

  • A downcast-looking figure stands in the centre of two large hands
    Feature

    Peace of mind

    2024-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Kerry Slater and Stuart Munro discuss the importance of a psychologically safe workplace

  • A woman stands in front of a jagged line leading to an office chair
    Feature

    Question time

    2024-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Diana Bentley speaks to legal recruiters about how law firms can improve their interview processes

  • sue-bramall-600x400
    Feature

    Winning ways

    2024-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Sue Bramall, who has participated in several award panels for law firm marketing, shares her top tips for success

  • SanctionsiStock-504134063
    Feature

    Challenges in sanctions compliance

    2024-10-30T11:36:00Z Partner content

    Katarina Pranjic of Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions looks at the challenges of managing sanctions risks, and provides some top tips for keeping on top of the changes

  • iStock-1165981632
    Feature

    Morris v Morris and the issue of assisted dying

    2024-10-28T10:44:00Z

    Rajinder Rai looks into the recent judgment in Morris v Morris 

  • SLAPP-graphic-600x400
    Feature

    SLAPP down

    2024-10-15T09:20:00Z

    Rebecca Atkinson outlines what SLAPPs are and looks at why their use by firms is on the SRA’s radar

  • Paul Bennett headshot
    Feature

    Call of duty

    2024-10-15T09:11:00Z

    Paul Bennett discusses new obligations around preventing sexual harassment in the workplace

  • DuncanFinlayson-600x400
    Feature

    Beast of burden

    2024-10-14T12:15:00Z

    Is the regulatory burden for solicitors increasing or does it just seem that way? Duncan Finlyson considers recent developments

  • Investigation-600x400
    Feature

    Under investigation

    2024-10-14T10:56:00Z

    Susanna Heley outlines what to expect when the SRA decides to investigate or take disciplinary action

  • Andrew Donovan 600x400
    Feature

    Held to account

    2024-10-14T10:42:00Z

    Andy Donovan appeared on the BBC recently and was asked to explain to the viewing public how so much client money could go missing. He outlines his personal response here

  • jessica-clay-600x400
    Feature

    Act of intelligence

    2024-10-11T12:24:00Z

    There has been a lot of media coverage about the benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence, and the speed of its development. Jessica Clay and Lauren Chalker consider the challenges of regulation and whether it is keeping pace

  • Competence-graphic-600x400
    Feature

    A question of competence

    2024-10-11T12:14:00Z

    The SRA recently published its second annual assessment of continuing competence for 2024. Melissa Hardee considers the findings

  • three-chairs-mediation-dispute-resolution-600x400
    Feature

    The future of mediation: voluntary or compulsory

    2024-10-02T09:13:00Z

    Rajinder Rai looks at the latest government changes around mandatory mediation

  • Hannah-Keane-600x400
    Feature

    Held to account

    2024-09-24T00:00:00Z

    Since the Building Safety Act 2022 came into force there has only been one decision published by the First-tier Tribunal concerning the principal accountable persons regime. Hannah Keane looks at the detail

  • Amy Penrose-600x400
    Feature

    Plan of action

    2024-09-24T00:00:00Z

    Following the general election in July this year, the new government signalled an overhaul of the planning regime in England and Wales. Amy Penrose looks at the proposed changes

  • Streets-ahead-graphic-600x400
    Feature

    Streets ahead

    2024-09-24T00:00:00Z

    A raft of housing, planning and property reforms featured prominently in the King’s speech, but how will they affect property professionals? Lucy Trevelyan reports

  • Tom-Knightley
    Feature

    Swept away

    2024-09-24T00:00:00Z

    Tom Knightley considers a recent case disputing sweeper clauses within the service charge provisions of leases

  • Alister Heywood HMLR-600x400
    Feature

    Register change

    2024-09-24T00:00:00Z

    After talking to customers, HM Land Registry is simplifying the process for updating addresses for service and applying for first registrations. Alister Heywood explains the changes