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The Law Management Section covers all practice management and leadership disciplines

Quarterly pulse survey report – April to June 2021

2021-08-18T08:09:00+01:00

Our quarterly pulse survey is a barometer of business conditions for small and medium-sized solicitor firms.

Take part in the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2022

2021-07-18T15:20:00+01:00

Complete the financial benchmarking survey before 15 October for a free personalised financial report for your firm.

All Finance

Survey: Women in leadership in law – compensation and benefits

2021-09-15T08:13:00+01:00

Take part in an anonymous survey to help Thomson Reuters investigate market trends in the role of compensation and women in leadership.

Thinking differently

2021-09-06T13:45:00+01:00By Jonathan Andrews

Jonathan Andrews discusses neurodiversity in the legal profession and draws on his personal experience to provide tips for firms on how to recruit, retain and manage those who think differently

All People and Leadership

Recent Regulation and Compliance

The right blend

2021-07-06T00:00:00+01:00By Pearl Moses

Pearl Moses examines how to update your policies to fit flexible and hybrid working, as staff return to the office post-pandemic

Solicitors’ Indemnity Fund extended to 2022

2021-06-18T14:04:00+01:00

Following our request, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has decided to extend the life of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) for a further 12 months.

All Regulation and Compliance

Fine time?

2021-04-13T00:00:00+01:00By Paul Bennett, Andrew Hedley, Andrew Roberts

Strategy experts Andrew Hedley, Andrew Roberts and Paul Bennett consider the opportunities and issues with acquisitions for law firms of all sizes

Law firm acquisitions: Looking ahead to 2021

2021-02-09T13:42:00+00:00By Paul Bennett, Andrew Hedley, Andrew Roberts

Andrew Hedley, Andrew Roberts and Paul Bennett, look at the merger and acquisition trends to expect in 2021 for law firms of all sizes

All Mergers and Structures

Convincing clients or potential recruits that your firm has strong diversity credentials is more than just jazzing up your website. A commitment to diversity must be embedded within a firm’s culture, says Sue Bramall

All Business Development

Recent Strategy and Innovation

Risk aware legal innovation

2021-06-08T09:55:00+01:00By Sharon Glynn

Sharon Glynn, senior development underwriter at Travelers Europe, examines how law firms can successfully adopt technology and other innovations that change how legal work is conducted.

All Strategy and Innovation

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The Law Management Section will provide you with support, advice, networking opportunities and enable the sharing of best practice with peers.

The current Section Engagement Programme has been created in consultation with the Section Committee and will focus on key issues including:

practice management
talent management
financial management
staffing Models
IT
client focus
cyber security

These issues will be addressed through a range of activities including: webinars, magazines, regional forums, seminars, a conference, website, e-newsletters and a LinkedIn group.

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Recent Personal Development

Untapped talent

2021-07-06T00:00:00+01:00By Arwen Makin

Arwen Makin looks at how firms can make neurodivergent candidates feel valued at the recruitment stage and how to avoid stigma and negative stereotyping during their careers

Distance learning

2021-01-19T00:01:00+00:00By Julian Hall

The pandemic has presented challenges for all of us, and the heightened stress has led to an increase in conflict – exacerbated by not being physically together. Julian Hall looks at conflict in the workplace, and how to foster healthy conflict

It’s good to talk

2021-01-19T00:01:00+00:00By Lubna Gem Arielle

In the second of our series on conversations about mental health, Lubna Gem Arielle looks at common myths around mental health, and provides a model for having a conversation with a colleague about their mental health

All personal development

Recent Clients

Keep the customer happy

2021-07-06T00:00:00+01:00By Diana Bentley

In a time of increased competition and dynamic changes to the delivery of legal services, Diana Bentley explains how law firms must assess what clients want and how to deliver it

Culture club

2021-07-06T00:00:00+01:00By Deqa Jama

Deqa Jama explores the cultural competence framework – what it is, how to become culturally competent and why it should be a vital part of your approach to client care

All Clients

Recent IT

Under lock and key

2021-04-13T00:00:00+01:00By Jo-Anne Wild

Keeping your software up to date and securing your home router are some of Jo-Anne Wild’s tips for ensuring your data is safe while working from home

Webinar: Cybersecurity for SME law firms (21 April 2021)

2021-04-09T13:54:00+01:00

The National Cyber Security Centre is hosting a free cybersecurity event for small and medium-sized enterprises in the legal sector on 21 April 2021.

All IT

All Risk and Complaints Management

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