All Feature articles – Page 15
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FeatureWithout prejudice?
Ahmed Abdel-Hakam and Ramalingam Vallinayagam, of Volterra Fietta, consider the interaction between without prejudice communications and alternative dispute resolution from a litigation perspective
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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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FeatureThe IT crowd
Technology has been developing at breakneck speed in recent years. Rachel Roche discusses what your firm can do to keep up
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FeatureMerge and conquer
Andrew Roberts discusses how to achieve successful integration once a merger is complete
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FeatureCharm offensive
Lauren Bridgen shares Simmons & Simmons’ journey of setting up its client programme and how this has helped drive its growth strategy
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FeatureCalling the shots
The transition from fee earner to leader in a law firm involves a significant leap – one that demands a unique set of skills. Michelle Howard shares some tips for success
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FeatureWatching brief
The number of complaints made to the Legal Ombudsman is on the rise. Diana Bentley investigates
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FeatureCrisis averted
Social media has made it easier than ever for negative stories to spread. Reputation management specialist Nick McAleenan sets out what to consider if your firm is under fire
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FeatureBalancing act
Should firms be taking a stricter stance on homeworking? James Brown examines the current consensus
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FeatureResidual balances – a silent danger?
Robert Blech considers residual balances and outlines the dangers of not addressing the issue in law firms
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FeatureStarting a new law firm (Part 1): What do you need to consider?
In the first of a four-part series, Andy Poole outlines what your top considerations should be when starting a law firm
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FeatureInvisible processing of data
Tony Imossi of the Association of British Investigators (ABI) explores the practice of processing personal data without an individual’s knowledge, and outlines the risks it poses to solicitors
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FeatureFor the record
Continuing competence is essential to providing high-quality legal services and maintaining public trust in the profession. Fiona Anthony shares the steps you can take to ensure you are satisfying the SRA’s requirements
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FeatureServe and protect
Following the recent cyber attacks at CTS, Law Society partner Mitigo asks how to protect your firm’s data when using a managed service provider
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FeaturePeriod of renewal
Piers Winton considers some of the current risk trends that fall outside of the usual professional indemnity insurance renewal factors