All Feature articles – Page 6
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Go your own way
Lucy Trevelyan speaks to Dave Matthews about why having fun and being authentic are core values for his firm
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Culture club
How do you create an effective business development culture? Douglas McPherson offers some steps for success
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Rain check
Bob Spence explores the impact of artificial intelligence on business development and client relationships
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Call of duty
Paul Bennett discusses new obligations around preventing sexual harassment in the workplace
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Challenging behaviour
Zoë Allen-Robinson looks at the regulator’s requirement for managers in law firms to challenge unfair behaviour
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Open to all
FBC Manby Bowdler is at the forefront of moves to open a career in law to people from all backgrounds. Charlotte Clode explains why the award-winning firm is so committed to breaking down barriers
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Challenges in sanctions compliance
Katarina Pranjic of Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions looks at the challenges of managing sanctions risks, and provides some top tips for keeping on top of the changes
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Morris v Morris and the issue of assisted dying
Rajinder Rai looks into the recent judgment in Morris v Morris
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SLAPP down
Rebecca Atkinson outlines what SLAPPs are and looks at why their use by firms is on the SRA’s radar
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Call of duty
Paul Bennett discusses new obligations around preventing sexual harassment in the workplace
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Beast of burden
Is the regulatory burden for solicitors increasing or does it just seem that way? Duncan Finlyson considers recent developments
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Under investigation
Susanna Heley outlines what to expect when the SRA decides to investigate or take disciplinary action
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Held to account
Andy Donovan appeared on the BBC recently and was asked to explain to the viewing public how so much client money could go missing. He outlines his personal response here
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Act of intelligence
There has been a lot of media coverage about the benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence, and the speed of its development. Jessica Clay and Lauren Chalker consider the challenges of regulation and whether it is keeping pace
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A question of competence
The SRA recently published its second annual assessment of continuing competence for 2024. Melissa Hardee considers the findings
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The future of mediation: voluntary or compulsory
Rajinder Rai looks at the latest government changes around mandatory mediation
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Playing it safe
The recent Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 amends the Building Safety Act to allow for further rights of recourse. Charis Beverton and Sarah Grant outline the key changes
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Pipped at the post
Priscilla Sinder looks at how strong post-completion processes can help property practitioners meet their obligations and avoid costly mistakes
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Lip service
Phil Parkinson and Aisling McWilliams look at the issues surrounding service charges under the new legislation, and highlight the need for further clarity in an essential secondary legislative framework