All Leadership and Management articles
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OpinionA time of transformation
Abby Winkworth considers the challenges law firms are facing as we enter the final months of the year, and reflects on the practical insights included in this edition of the magazine
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FeatureStress test
Is burnout inevitable in law? Holly Miéville-Hawkins explores the latest evidence and suggests how you as an individual can add small healthy practices to your working day
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FeatureRobot wars
Artificial intelligence is dismantling traditional web traffic strategies. For law firms, this means rethinking their search engine optimisation and content marketing strategy
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FeaturePeak performance
If you struggle with business development, networking or self-promotion, performance psychology may help you change your mindset. Stuart Munro shares his tips for success
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FeatureOn thin ice
Failing to properly return client monies is in breach of the SRA Accounts Rules and can lead to regulatory action. Andrew Blatt explains the potential issues associated with residual balances – and what firms can do to clear them
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FeatureFour-part harmony?
With concerns for solicitors’ mental health and wellbeing ever present, Diana Bentley learns how two very different law firms have successfully implemented a four-day week
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FeatureEvents horizon
Sue Bramall shares her checklist for getting the most out of networking events
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FeatureCulture shock
The organisational culture of your firm has a huge influence not only on its day-to-day business performance, but also on its reputation. Dr Zara Whysall examines the importance of culture – and how to best shape and improve it
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FeatureStep change
Moving from practitioner to partner involves big changes – and new challenges. Michelle Howard and Hélène Russell discuss some of the issues new partners can face, and how to deal with them
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FeatureCaught in a deadlock
Andrew Cromby highlights why it’s important to implement suitable arrangements right at the start of a partnership
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FeatureBrave new world
Zulon Begum and Dr Robert Millard explore how artificial intelligence and private equity are changing the face of mergers and acquisitions – and how to stay competitive in this evolving landscape
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VideosMember Talk - Enhancing law firm efficiency and productivity (audio only)
This Leadership and Management Section Member Talk explores the topic of law firm efficiency and productivity.
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EventTrust, Tech and Transparency: Ethical supervision challenges in the hybrid legal team (22 Oct 2025, London)
This seminar event was free to attend and was brought to you by the Law Society’s Leadership and Management Section and in-house segment. This event was not recorded
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FeatureMazur’s message: 10 considerations when conducting litigation
Matthew Edwards outlines the key takeaways from the recent decision in Mazur & Ors v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
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NewsTake part in the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2026
Submissions for the Leadership and Management Section’s Financial Benchmarking Survey 2026 are now open.
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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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VideosYour questions answered by expert COLPs and COFAs
This online session gave compliance leaders the opportunity to keep up to date on their evolving responsibilities in the face of increasing and shifting regulatory responsibilities.
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FeatureHow to build a thriving culture
Jodie Hill shares her top tips for creating a workplace where people can thrive
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FeatureWhen will legal tech investment pay off?
Law firms are spending more than ever on technology – but productivity remains low