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FeatureMaster plan
Claire Burden and Katie Illman explain how mid-size law firm leaders can effectively manage their workforce and remuneration strategies post-coronavirus
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Closing the gap
Bola Gibson and Victoria Parry examine the benefits of pay gap reporting, and how to get the most out of the exercise to make a real difference in your firm
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Making it personal
Frank Maher examines the growing trend of personal guarantees in the professional indemnity insurance market, and what this means for firms
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Diamond in the rough
Dr Zara Whysall explores how firm leaders can identify leadership potential and use it to improve succession planning
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All inclusive
Karen Jackson outlines the considerations firms should be making, and some best practice tips, when it comes to disability inclusion in the workplace
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Time to reset
Rupert Scrase explains what small and mid-size law firms must consider when restructuring staff or making redundancies
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Thinking differently
Arwen Makin talks through the importance, and impact, of adjustments and inclusion for neurodiverse colleagues in the workplace
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What clients want
Mila Trezza outlines the importance of taking the time to understand client needs and perspective when giving legal advice
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Changing the game
Dan Gilbert sits down with Salome Coker and explores why she identifies herself as ‘the creative lawyer’, discovering how she balances her work as an artist with the demands of her legal career
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Art of the possible
Nicola Jones explores how innovation and digital transformation will be key for firms, and how the pandemic has shaped how they should be approached to remain competitive
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Stop, imposter!
Anita Gohil-Thorp explains how to recognise the signs of imposter syndrome, and how individuals and organisations alike can tackle it
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To pastures new
Kate Arnott explains the key considerations for new law firm partners when it comes to the financial implications of partnership
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Alternative energy
Alex Heshmaty examines the growth of alternative legal service providers, and considers what this means for the traditional law firm
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Auditing culture
The SRA’s recent Thematic Review considers workplace behaviours and addresses why culture in law firms falls within the remit of their Codes of Conduct. Fiona du Feu outlines the scope of the changes.
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Avoiding complaints
The Legal Ombudsman is committed to making improvements to its service for customers and want to support service providers to do the same. Paul McFadden, Chief Ombudsman, shares recent initiatives and insights.
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Client states
Jon Bray and Rachael Eyre consider the importance of ongoing and effective client due diligence
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Working culture
As workplace culture comes under increasing focus from the regulator, Iain Miller examines the relationship between culture and compliance
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The importance of distinguishing funds
Lesley King discusses the recent case of Batt v Boswell: where confusion over trust and personal money led to a family dispute between two siblings following the death of their parents.
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Qualifying experience
Melissa Hardee outlines the requirements for qualifying work experience (QWE) under the solicitors qualification scheme
