All Feature articles – Page 86
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FeatureClimbing the ladder
Gary Rycroft welcomes plans by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to reform the route to qualification, especially if it can stimulate and promote social mobility within the profession
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FeatureBack to Basics: Authorised payments for CoP deputies
Those in control of the finances of an incapacitated person may be an attorney by a registered power of attorney or a deputy under the Court of Protection. As such, the authority that they hold in terms of the payments that they are authorised to make differs. Melinda Giles set ...
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FeatureThe acid test
Henrietta Mason considers recent developments in case law surrounding testamentary capacity, including the test for capacity, the burden of proof, the nature of understanding required, and mental disorders that might affect capacity
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FeatureProtect your firm from cybercrime
Peter Wright explains how firms of all sizes can take measures to protect their clients.
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FeatureNews from the SRA compliance officers conference 2016
Mandeep Nagra provides a brief round-up of news from this year’s Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) compliance officers conference held on 20 October.
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FeatureInsurance mediation activities and how to comply
Sanjay Basra provides an insight into insurance mediation activities and what firms should consider in order to comply with the rules.
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FeatureWorking wonders
Healthy working capital is fundamental to the financial success of any business. John Playfair looks at how firms can improve financial stability by taking a proactive approach to managing working capital
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FeatureSmall world
You may think it out of your reach to take on international work, but, argues Sally Azarmi, small to medium-sized firms are often well placed to take this step – and it can enrich your professional and personal life in the process
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FeatureRiding the wave
Brexit has caused shockwaves in the legal sector and across the UK. Lawyers are not traditionally people who like uncertainty, so Brexit has hit them harder than most. Rachel Brushfield looks at how you can stay positive and focused in uncertain times.
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FeatureHeart of the matter
If you are looking to merge or be acquired, you need to understand your firm’s value, and maximise it by effective planning and due diligence. Grania Langdon-Down talks to the experts
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FeatureTurning the conversation
From social media to review sites, there are conversations going on out there about your business. You need to know how to react when one of those turns negative, so you can avoid lasting damage to your online reputation. David Gilroy explains
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FeatureIn the Manager's Chair: Spinning plates
Duncan Wood talks to Ann Harrison, chairwoman of Stephensons and member of the Law Management Section committee, about juggling multiple roles, presiding over a period of impressive organic growth, and making plans for the future
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FeatureA bright future
A range of challenges face partners looking to plan effectively for their retirement in the current volatile marketplace. Mark Waddilove looks at the options, and which to choose at different stages of your retirement planning
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FeatureDoing your bit
The Legal Sector Alliance supports law firms to implement sustainable practices. Jim Haywood looks at the business case for sustainability and the steps small to medium-sized law firms can take to make a big impact.
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Feature2020 vision
In the second of our series focusing on law firm B P Collins, Ian Hopkins and Gina Connell look at how the firm drew up and implemented its new strategy, with a view to a major expansion in the next four years
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FeatureTips for returning to a legal career
Susan Monty reflects on relaunching her career after time out.
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FeatureThe best of the web - October 2016
This month’s round-up of the best practice management comment and features from across the web includes articles on effective email marketing, cash flow management, and cloud-based software for lawyers.
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FeatureTomorrow's world: AI and the autumn conference
Kurt Rowe reports back from this year’s autumn conference, with a rallying call to solicitors not to resist the sweeping changes that artificial intelligence will inevitably usher in.
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FeatureInterview: Tim Wallis, mediator and solicitor
We speak to independent full-time mediator Tim Wallis (http://www.tim-wallis.co.uk/) on his daily practice, including the selection process, his pre-mediation service, handling difficult clients, and what happens once the day is over. He also gives his best practice advice on making the mediation go as smoothly as possible.
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FeaturePrivate Client Section annual conference 2016
Private Client Section committee member Anthony Rickards Collinson rounds up the highlights of our annual conference, held in London on 1 July, and introduces our conference edition