All Feature articles – Page 60
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FeatureConcerned caller
Despite the news that investigations into lasting powers of attorney are on the rise, Fiona Heald has noticed a trend in members of the public struggling to get their concerns taken seriously. Here she explains what you can do if you get a call asking for help
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FeatureFraud buster
Robert Hunter is an internationally acclaimed trusts, fraud and asset-tracing solicitor with over 35 years’ experience. He is also profoundly deaf. He discusses what law firms could do better dealing with colleagues with sensory disabilities
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FeatureBurial rights
From organising a ‘green’ burial to handling family disputes over ashes, Amy Berry discusses some of the complex issues that can arise in the aftermath of a person’s death
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FeatureBack to basics: Welfare deputyships
Sheree Green reviews the basics on welfare deputyships, and looks at why so few have been appointed
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Feature(Mis)conducting litigation
What do you need to know when engaging with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) on questions of professional conduct? Susanna Heley explains.
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FeatureEnhancing wellbeing in law: a bottom line issue
Chetna Bhatt, one of the speakers at our 2019 people in practice conference , considers the link between wellbeing and the bottom line – and why a fresh perspective is needed to make a strong business case for the wellbeing agenda.
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FeatureHow reliable are witness statements and can AI help improve them?
Civil litigators should be aware just how malleable a witness’ memory can be.
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FeatureData protection and Brexit: What’s next?
Tim Hill looks at what happens with data protection should there be a no-deal Brexit.
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FeatureCan mediation deliver in cost disputes?
Avi Dolties asks whether it’s time to start tapping into mediation to settle costs disputes.
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FeatureA stealthy new year: probate fees
Lesley King comments on recent developments in the private client sector, such as the controversial increase in probate fees and new wording for grant applications.
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FeatureFlying start
Recruitment and retention is a growing challenge for all firms, especially of lawyers starting their careers. So what are firms doing to attract and retain junior lawyers? Diana Bentley investigates, in the first article of our special focus on junior lawyers
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FeatureA fresh perspective
In the second article in our special focus on junior lawyers, Leanne Yendell looks at how your newly qualified lawyers can help you with everything from understanding client needs to building an effective workplace culture
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FeatureA difficult age
Steven Petty co-founded a niche law firm in 2014. As the firm passes its fifth birthday, he looks back on the challenges and the lessons learned
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FeaturePower of three
Leonard Curtis Legal has an unusual offering: as well as providing in-house legal advice to its parent professional services business, it offers advice to external clients, and supports lenders. DirectorAndrew Gregory talks strategy, challenges and plans with Lucy Trevelyan
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FeatureBlow-by-blow account
Andrew Allen provides an overview of the changes to the SRA Accounts Rules, expected to come into force in April 2019. What are the challenges and opportunities, and what do firms need to do now to prepare?
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FeatureThe client is king
How can you kickstart your firm’s growth in 2019? Emma Massingham offers a five-step plan for success through focusing on your targets and clients
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FeatureFrom the front
It is an old trope that there is a difference between a good leader and a good manager – but law firm leaders need to be both. Ann Harrison looks at the skillsets involved, and the additional challenges of management in the legal sector
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FeatureShifting sands
PII is in flux. The market is hardening, free post-run-off cover is ceasing, regulatory changes will introduce classes of solicitor with less or no cover, and proposed changes could reduce minimum cover. Steve Ray and Jenny Screech round up the changes, and the likely effects
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FeatureBorder control
With only two months to go before the UK leaves the EU, Laura Devine looks at what steps should law firms be taking now in relation to staff members who are either EU citizens or family members of EU citizens
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FeatureThe devil’s in the detail
Jonathon Bray provides a personal perspective on the SRA’s new rulebook, and the complexity it could create in the profession