Features
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NewsTake part in the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2027
Complete the Financial Benchmarking Survey to receive a personalised benchmarking report showing how your firm’s profitability, employment costs and financial performance compare with similar firms.
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FeaturePII: what the current market means for law firms
Piers Winton examines the state of the professional indemnity insurance market ahead of the October renewal season
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FeatureWhat the new government means for compliance, ESG and corporate risk
Jonathan Armstrong explores how the change in prime minister is likely to impact compliance, ESG and corporate risk
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FeatureWhy higher salaries aren’t solving law firms’ talent challenge
Law firms are paying more than ever for their staff – but money is no longer enough if they want to attract and retain top talent
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FeatureTax adviser registration: does it apply to your firm?
Kayleigh Smale explains how the UK government’s tax adviser registration could affect your firm
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FeatureComplaints in the age of AI: a survival guide
Sophie Cisler outlines how to deal with AI-generated complaints
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FeatureThe growing funding gap: how financial pressures are reshaping law firms
Beneath a seemingly resilient legal market, law firms are experiencing a growing mismatch between consumer demand and access to capital
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FeatureMastering difficult conversations – six tips for success
James Brown discusses a key political encounter from the 1990s, and what it can teach us when having our own difficult conversations
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NewsFinancial Benchmarking Survey 2026
Overview For the 2026 edition, we invited firm leaders to share their perspectives on the biggest challenges and opportunities they anticipate for the year ahead. The survey draws on insights from 121 law firms across England and Wales, with a combined fee income of over £1.2 billion – an average ...
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FeatureMazur – what the Court of Appeal decision means for supervision
Paul Bennett looks at the implications for supervision following the recent Mazur appeal
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FeatureFAQ: Do I need to treat a client as a politically exposed person?
Our Practice Advice Service answers a commonly asked question put to compliance officers for legal practice
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FeatureOwning up to mistakes – 10 considerations for your firm
Pearl Moses, director of compliance at Setfords, provides some top tips on how to deal with mistakes
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FeatureWhat law firms can learn from big business failures
Karen Garthwaite looks at what law firms can learn from the financial failures of other professional services sectors
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FeatureFAQ: Do we have to keep a record of complaints?
Our Practice Advice Service answers a commonly asked question put to compliance officers for legal practice
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FeatureFour strategies to make change permanent in 2026
If you’ve ever wondered why you struggle to stay motivated, the answer lies in neuroscience. Stuart Munro explores four strategies that will help you create lasting habits in the year ahead
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FeatureFive New Year resolutions to reduce cyber threats
Mitigo outlines five New Year’s resolutions your firm can make to mitigate the threat of cyber-attacks
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FeatureHow to recruit and retain top talent – in four simple steps
Finding and retaining talent has never been tougher. Recruitment specialist Deborah Gray explores how to refine your strategy and secure the right people for your firm
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FeatureFAQ: Should we have a deputy COLP?
Our Practice Advice Service answers a commonly asked question from compliance officers for legal practice (COLPs)
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FeatureProfessional indemnity insurance: market trends and risk insights
Simon Thomson, policy advisor at the Law Society, provides an update on the state of the professional indemnity insurance market, highlighting higher-risk practice areas and what it means for solicitors
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FeatureHow to build a thriving culture
Jodie Hill shares her top tips for creating a workplace where people can thrive