All Leadership and Management articles – Page 17

  • Scott Campbell
    Feature

    Pay heed

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    In April, the government is planning to make changes to IR35 – the rules around the tax treatment of off-payroll contractors. Scott Campbell explains the changes, and how they could apply to your firm

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    Feature

    Come together

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Martin Griffiths and Sally Calverley provide an introduction to collaboration in law firms, from the hurdles to the benefits 

  • John Niland
    Feature

    Worthy cause

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    In the second of his series on self-worth, John Niland looks at how law firm partners and managers can develop self-worth in others, and the benefits this can bring to your business

  • David Farquarson
    Feature

    Bright spark

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    David Farquharson co-founded Ignition Law to support start-up businesses. Lucy Trevelyan talks to him about starting up his own business, and how recruitment and culture have supported success

  • Ann Harrison
    Opinion

    Big win

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Law Management Section chair Ann Harrison looks back at the past year, including her personal highlight: judging the Practice Manager of the Year award at the Law Society Excellence Awards

  • Kiran Purewal
    Feature

    In balance

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Supporting work-life balance in your firm can help you attract and retain the best people and create an inclusive and high-performing workplace. Kiran Purewal offers her top tips 

  • Andrew Allen
    News

    Financial predictions for 2020

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Law Management Section committee member Andrew Allen asks whether the year ahead will see financial instability returning to the legal sector

  • Insurance
    News

    SRA drops plans to lower PII

    2019-12-23T10:17:00Z

    News that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is to drop proposals to lower the levels of professional indemnity insurance (PII) has been welcomed by the Law Society.

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    Feature

    At a premium: insurance renewal trends for 2019 to 2020

    2019-11-27T09:17:00Z

    The professional indemnity insurance market is changing. Martin MacHale summarises what law firms can expect in the year ahead, including a new focus on cybersecurity measures.

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    Feature

    Careers in law management: Now and in the future

    2019-11-18T16:26:00Z

    Our experts discuss the rise of law management roles in law firms and what the future holds.

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    Feature

    Complaints about freelancers and solicitors working in unregulated entities

    2019-11-08T14:30:00Z

    Mariette Hughes discusses complaints about freelance solicitors and solicitors working in unregulated entities.

  • John Niland
    Feature

    Worth your while

    2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

    In the first of a two-part series on self-worth, John Niland explains what it is, why it is essential to your success and happiness, and how to cultivate it through a few simple exercises

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    Feature

    Safe space

    2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

    A recent survey has revealed the extent of bullying and harassment in the legal sector. Lucy Trevelyan looks at the role of culture and leadership, and how firms can prevent bullying and harassment, and deal with complaints if they do occur

  • Philippa Dempster
    Feature

    Movers and shakers

    2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

    How do you know when it’s the right time to change your office space? What should you consider when fitting out a new space? What changes in working practices might result? Philippa Dempster looks at how her firm made the move

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    Feature

    Mixing it up

    2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Do you know how to influence a potential client’s decision-making process so they choose you over a competitor? Neil Quantick looks at what law firms can learn from two key marketing theories: the buyer decision process and the marketing mix 

  • Marzena Lipman
    Feature

    State of independence

    2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The SRA introduces a new ‘freelance solicitor’ model next month, allowing solicitors to provide legal services on a freelance basis. But how will the model work in practice, and could it be for you? Marzena Lipman takes a closer look 

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    Feature

    Fighting fit

    2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The one thing that seems certain in the legal sector is uncertainty. So how can law firm leaders ensure their firms are fit for the future, when they don’t know what that future might be? Andrew Hedley offers a practical approach

  • David Green
    Feature

    Next exit

    2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

    David Green looks at effective succession planning: why it matters, what it should cover, and how to ensure you have a culture which supports it

  • Paul Bennett
    Feature

    Free and easy?

    2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

    What does the new ‘gig economy’ freelancer model mean for your firm? Why is this a management issue? Paul Bennett looks at some of the key challenges

  • Katherine Thomas
    Feature

    Pick and choose

    2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

    In the second of a two-part series on innovation, Katherine Thomas looks at which areas of your business might be ripe for innovation