All Feature articles – Page 36
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FeatureGo with the flow
Barry Wilkinson gives his tips on how firms can effectively manage their cashflow
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FeatureSign of the times
Dana Denis-Smith advises on how law firms can rise to meet the new challenges presented by client expectations regarding diversity and the environment
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FeatureOur survey says
Andy Harris shares some of the key findings from the 2022 Law Management Section Financial Benchmarking Survey, and gives his thoughts on challenges for firms to focus on, this year and beyond
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FeatureWinds of change
Rebecca Atkinson outlines some recent regulatory changes that firm leaders should be getting to grips with in 2022
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FeatureMaking legal information accessible – why and how? (OnDemand)
Watch this webinar to learn how to provide accessible information, to break down barriers faced by disabled people.
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FeatureHeld to account
Jayne Willetts considers how the introduction of flexibility in the regulator’s approach to the SRA Accounts Rules is working in terms of breaches
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FeatureA fine thing?
Robert Forman outlines the SRA’s plan to increase and extend the fines it can issue to regulated solicitors
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FeatureEconomic transparency
Rebecca Atkinson outlines what the new Economic Crime Act covers, how it impacts your firm and considers what’s next
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FeaturePerformance indicators
Peter Scott considers law firm performance measures in light of the SRA’s recent thematic review on workplace culture
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FeatureUnder sanction
With the announcement that the SRA will be scrutinising firms for sanctions compliance, Anita Clifford considers what firms should be doing to ensure they are meeting the requirements
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FeatureAttract talent by marketing your firm and identifying your brand
Michelle Howard explores how your firm’s brand is key to attracting the best talent in a highly competitive recruitment market
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FeatureLaying the groundwork
Matthew Weal reflects on whether the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 represents a move towards the government’s stated aim of fairer and more affordable leasehold ownership
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FeatureLend a handbook
Changes to Part 2 of the Lenders Handbook happen on a regular basis and are not always immediately obvious. Peter Rodd outlines how to keep up to date
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FeatureLeasehold reform?
Reforming leasehold ownership of residential property in England and Wales is on the government’s agenda, but how far its proposals will work in practice remains to be seen. Lucy Trevelyan looks at what is likely to change, and when
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FeatureOn our agenda
Michael Draper provides an update on the current work of the Law Society’s Conveyancing and Land Law Committee
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FeatureWork to live
Phil Parkinson outlines the complexities in the conversion of commercial premises for residential purposes, and what to consider when advising landlords
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FeatureBack to the source
Anita Clifford considers the money laundering risks associated with digital assets and the implications for the regulated legal sector
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FeatureShared interest
David Keighley looks at how shared ownership works in practice, including recent revisions to the model lease and how these differ from previous versions
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FeatureBecoming a successful, modern law firm
Chris Pucci, CEO at Osprey Approach, gives his tips on the fundamental business practices modern law firms must adopt to succeed
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FeatureOn the safe side
As the Building Safety Bill receives royal assent and becomes the Building Safety Act 2022, James Muller and Richard Vaughan consider some of the latest changes together with the key provisions of the act as a whole