All Leadership and Management articles – Page 8
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FeatureBanking on success
Anna Hart, head of legal for the Bank of China’s operations in the UK, describes the transition to working in-house she made five years ago, and why she is all the happier for it
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FeatureBetter times ahead?
Are there better times ahead for professional indemnity insurance? Chris Marston, chief executive of LawNet, explains why he thinks this is likely
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FeatureCalm after the storm
Douglas Russell and Sally Jones, at Law Society partner Armstrong Watson, give their advice on how to navigate the best course to more stable economic times for your firm and clients
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FeatureAI part III: Advising clients who use artificial intelligence
In the final part of her series on artificial intelligence (AI), Kelly Fermont considers the role we have as practitioners in advising clients who use AI technologies
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FeatureTaking on the ESG challenge
ESG is more than just a buzzword – it’s the way all businesses are being encouraged to operate. Neil Lloyd explains what his firm is doing to meet the latest ESG standards, and the challenges and opportunities these bring
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FeatureThe benefits of specialist VAT loans
Managing cashflow and tax liability is one of the most significant hurdles for law firms. Law Society partner, STAR Professions, looks at how specialist VAT loans can help ease the burden
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NewsQuarterly pulse survey Q3 (July to September 2023)
Discover insights into small and medium-sized firms’ experiences of Q3 2023, including levels of business confidence, changes in matter starts and billing, and interest rates on client funds.
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FeatureWorking it
Employee ownership of businesses is on the rise. But will law firms embrace the structure, and what does it offer? Diana Bentley investigates
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FeatureProfitable partnerships
Andrew Allen considers the upcoming basis period change and its impact on law firm partnerships
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FeatureMemories of merger
James Libson speaks to Simeon Hance about his career, the challenges of being a firm manager, and the benefits of merging with a tech-savvy firm
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FeatureMind over matter
Kerry Slater reflects on the impact changes to SRA guidance will have on resilience, psychological safety, and the wellbeing of legal professionals
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FeatureThe right hire
Andre Thomas outlines three key steps to hiring the right person for your firm
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FeatureBurn notice
Philippa Hann provides some tips on how to manage staff burnout and a busy workload in your firm
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FeatureFlexibility in practice
Nicola Darfoor, corporate communications manager at the Law Society, speaks to members at law firms about their experience of flexible working
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VideosWebinar: Using technology to adapt and stay ahead of the competition
This online event explored recruitment and retention, work practice and discusses insights into the future of work in the legal sector. Speakers: Kerstin Morgan, Partner – Director of Practice Transformation , Mishcon de Reya Jennifer Dougal - Head of Operations - Hudgell Solicitors Nicky Lloyd, COO, Streathers ...
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NewsQuarterly pulse survey report Q2 (April to June 2023)
For the last 20 years, we’ve carried out an annual Financial Benchmarking Survey. It’s the leading survey for medium-sized and smaller firms (SMEs) in England and Wales, providing participants with a bespoke report showing how their firm compares to similar firms.
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VideosWebinar: Benchmarking your firm: understanding the sector trends
This session will help you benchmark your firm in a number of areas including recruitment and retention of staff, diversity and technology, all in the space of one and a half hours.
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OpinionWays of working
Paul Bennett reflects on the key issues that firm leaders face, and outlines what this edition of the magazine provides