All Feature articles – Page 2
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FeatureMind the gap
Meridian West recently published research on what role junior lawyers have to play in law firms’ service delivery. Ben Kent explores the findings
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FeatureGoing global
How do law firms – especially those that don’t have international offices – handle cross-border work, and what networks are available to them? Diana Bentley investigates
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FeatureMisconduct matters
As the Solicitors Regulation Authority remains focused on issues of sexual misconduct, Susanna Heley outlines how firms can ensure they are navigating this tricky area correctly
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FeatureOn the money
James Brown explains how to drive revenue in your firm, while Nicky Lloyd proposes five effective cost management strategies
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FeaturePath to partnership
What makes the perfect partner? Mila Trezza identifies five key focus areas to help solicitors navigate the shift from associate to leader with ease
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FeatureUnder the spotlight
The Legal Ombudsman outlines its approach to providing compensation for the emotional effects caused by a failing in service
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FeatureCross-border estate planning survival guide
Paul Clark looks at what you should consider to make sure your client’s estate plan survives contact with foreign jurisdictions
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FeaturePAS FAQ: Renouncing role as executor after probate has been granted
Our Practice Advice Service answers a question asked by a private client practitioner
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FeatureCause for complaint
Complaints against solicitors are apparently on the rise. Paul Wightman examines if and why this is the case and outlines how good practice can help
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FeatureMastering difficult conversations – six tips for success
James Brown discusses a key political encounter from the 1990s, and what it can teach us when having our own difficult conversations
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FeatureDare to defy
Is it ever right to defy authority and refuse to play by the rules? Andy Donovan explores the case for ethical defiance and principled dissent
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FeatureEthical matters
With regulatory penalties becoming more frequent, Nigel West considers two high-profile disciplinary cases involving property practitioners
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FeatureIntelligent life?
As developments in artificial intelligence gather pace, Jessica Clay and Sam Binymin outline the most important changes and examine what they mean for law firms and lawyers navigating the risk and compliance landscape
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FeaturePortion of interest
Eloise Butterworth considers controversial government plans to divert interest from law firms’ client accounts to the Ministry of Justice budget
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FeaturePlaying by the rules
With the regulators reviewing compliance roles and the continuing focus on client money, Luke Dickinson outlines six things COFAs should be doing to stay on top of their obligations
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FeatureRole reversal?
Juliet Oliver outlines the regulator’s proposals to change the role of compliance officers to strengthen accountability in law firms
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FeatureWord of warning
Paul Bennett considers the issues the SRA’s new warning notice raises in relation to how firms operate in high-volume consumer claims
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FeatureMazur – what the Court of Appeal decision means for supervision
Paul Bennett looks at the implications for supervision following the recent Mazur appeal
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FeatureFAQ: Do I need to treat a client as a politically exposed person?
Our Practice Advice Service answers a commonly asked question put to compliance officers for legal practice