All Feature articles – Page 66
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Young voices
There have been a number of controversial recent cases at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal involving junior lawyers pressured into making unethical decisions. Richard Burnham looks at how law firms can create an ethical culture and support millennials in making ethical decisions
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Be prepared
The new SRA Accounts Rules will come into force on 25 November 2019. Rosy Rourke of Armstrong Watson outlines the changes, and what law firms should be doing now to prepare
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What’s new?
So you want to be innovative? But where should you start? In the first of a two-part series, Katherine Thomas looks at what innovation is, why it matters, and how to do it effectively
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Scale model
Law firms outside the top 50 are the new ‘squeezed middle’. The burden of regulation is increasing, key practice areas are being commoditised, and closing is complicated and expensive. That’s where consolidators can come in. Mark Briegal and Nigel Haddon explain
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Impaired vision
Unconscious bias in a business can impair good decision-making. Dr Zara Whysall looks at its impact on decisions about appointing and promoting leaders, and how law firms can minimise unconscious biases
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Hearts and minds
Lawyers have traditionally been taught to be sceptical of emotions. Studies have shown that they score highly in intelligence but below average in emotional intelligence. Suzie Stanley explains the benefits of emotional intelligence and how to develop it in yourself
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Picture of health
What can law firms do to help their people with stress and to create and support a mentally healthy workplace? Lucy Trevelyan investigates
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Raising your game
From partner capital calls to public listing, there are many options for law firms looking to raise capital for growth and investment. Zulon Begum looks at the challenges and benefits of each approach
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Driving success
Robert Camp is outgoing managing partner of award-winning south-west firm Stephens Scown and its new director of strategic innovation. He talks to Diana Bentley about how postcards, milk and campervans have supported the firm’s success
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Broader horizons
Are you considering retirement, or just feeling dissatisfied with a career only as a solicitor, and thinking about exploring other opportunities? Rachel Brushfield looks at some of the different career options open to senior solicitors
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Outside the box
What are the benefits to a law firm of non-executive directors? Helen Goatley outlines why her firm chose this route, and two of the firm’s non-execs provide a personal perspective
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Better by design
Legal design helps make the law easier to understand for its intended audience. It is also a growing trend, in everything from employment contracts to privacy policies. Emily Allbon and Dr Matthew Terrell look at how it is being used in practice, and how it can help both clients and ...
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Freelance solicitors – a fact sheet
From November 2019, freelance solicitors will be able to deliver legal services direct to the public. Pearl Moses takes a look at the key facts.
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Five things you need to know about the SRA Digital Badge
Rachel Roche outlines five things your firm needs to know about the SRA Digital Badge.
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Do you have enough PI cover?
Rebecca Atkinson explores how firms can assess their professional indemnity insurance cover.
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Payment protection insurance and private client practitioners
The cut-off date for payment protection insurance claims is 29 August 2019. Lesley King looks at what this means for private client practitioners
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Renewing your firm’s insurance – tips from a market broker
Martin MacHale explains the process of renewing your firm’s professional indemnity insurance – from the perspective of an underwriter.
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Moving with the times
The revised Conveyancing Protocol comes into force in 2019. Sarah Dwight explains what changes have been made and why
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Tighten up
Lean techniques can help you identify inefficiencies in your processes. Jo-Anne Wild presents a beginner’s guide to lean techniques and how to apply them in your own firm
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Lending a hand
In April, Peter Rodd chaired a roundtable event with six of the major lenders, between them representing over 50% of the current mortgage market. How can solicitors and lenders work better together to make the process quicker and simpler?