All Feature articles – Page 2
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FeatureRethinking commerciality
The gap between lawyer and client perception of a matter is wider than you think. Ben Kent and Ayush Verma examine how changing your firm’s approach to commerciality can help
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FeatureVote of confidence
Ian Johnson explores the key findings from the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2026 report
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FeatureReimagining ESG
Vernon Dennis explains why law firms should stop treating ESG as a service line and start embedding it into all areas of practice
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FeatureFamily values
Lucy Trevelyan speaks to the managing partner of Protopapas LLP about building a modern law firm on family values, commercial instinct and relationships
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FeatureMade to measure
Andrew Hogan considers the impact artificial intelligence is having on law firm costs – and how we measure value
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FeatureA matter of trust
Paul Bennett considers the importance of establishing strong and trusting relationships through people management
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FeatureMinding the minder
Tim Kidd makes the case for why the role of compliance officer for finance and administration is one of the most important – and most undervalued – in the profession
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FeatureOn reflection
Kerry Lawlor explores the concept of reflective practice, and how to implement it in your firm
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FeatureA matter of trust – forging relationships through people management
Paul Bennett considers the importance of establishing strong and trusting relationships through people management
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FeatureWeight of responsibility
In light of the SRA’s recent thematic review of compliance officers, Liz Bond and Jonathon Bray consider how firms can support their compliance officers to meet regulatory requirements
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FeatureDirection of travel
Recent law firm failures, the rising cost of regulation, higher payments to the compensation fund and client account reform mean the SRA is seeking a reset. Cary Whitmarsh considers what the direction of travel might look like for the regulator
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FeatureAdvice for advisers
Tax advisers are now required to register with HMRC. Nick Paterno explains why the new registration rules affect most law firms, and what your firm needs to do to comply
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FeatureHandling complaints
Robert Bond outlines new requirements for handling complaints involving data protection
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FeatureFit for purpose?
David Pett asks if a principles-based SRA Code of Conduct reflects the increasingly investigatory approach of the regulator
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FeatureAML update
Baljeet Harley outlines the changes to the anti-money laundering regulations and provides an overview of what firms should do to comply with the amendments
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FeatureCompetence checks
Melissa Hardee provides an update on the SRA’s continuing competence requirements
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FeatureBehind enemy lines
In the first of two articles, Matthew Edwards considers common scenarios where an opponent’s error can raise conflicting compliance obligations and provides guidance on how regulated individuals can deal with them
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FeatureTax adviser registration: does it apply to your firm?
Kayleigh Smale explains how the UK government’s tax adviser registration could affect your firm
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FeatureComplaints in the age of AI: a survival guide
Sophie Cisler outlines how to deal with AI-generated complaints
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FeatureTime for action
David Robinson and Ash Daniells look at the recent requirement for law firms and individuals who deal with HMRC on client tax matters to register as tax advisers, and discuss the implications for firms