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The Law Management Section covers all practice management and leadership disciplines

Recent Finance

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

You still have time to take part in our annual financial benchmarking survey. As an additional thank you, we will be entering all those who have completed the survey into our prize draw to win a luxury Christmas hamper.

All Finance

Recent People and Leadership

Is anxiety ignored within law firm marketing?

2021-11-29T15:06:00+00:00By Sue Bramall

Sue Bramall, managing director of Berners Marketing, looks at the impact anxiety has within law firm marketing, and what you can do to support both employees and clients

The softer side of law

2021-10-26T14:32:00+01:00Partner content Sharon Glynn

Travelers Europe has partnered with LawCare to help law firms foster cultures that promote mental health and wellbeing. Sharon Glynn, senior development underwriter at Travelers Europe, share their tips on how to create mentally healthy workplaces

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

Recent Mergers and Structures

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

Recent Business Development

Future proof

2021-10-18T00:00:00+01:00By Michelle Howard

Michelle Howard discusses how you can future proof your firm by building brand value for your clients

All Business Development

Recent Strategy and Innovation

Making a positive impression: Best practice lessons

2022-01-21T01:03:00+00:00By Bernadette Bennett

Bernadette Bennett, head of legal sector at Moneypenny, gives her top tips for firms on the power of a good first impression

All Strategy and Innovation

Benefits of Membership*

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

A game of two halves

2021-10-18T00:00:00+01:00By Sarah West, Laura Carlisle

Sarah West and Laura Carlisle recently began a job share, following their return from new parent leave. They share their experiences and practical tips for maintaining quality service for their clients

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

All personal development

Recent Clients

Great expectations

2021-10-18T00:00:00+01:00By Bob Spence

Bob Spence examines how client relationships have changed post-pandemic, and the key points to consider when thinking about client retention and relationship management

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

All Clients

Recent IT

Lock it up

2021-10-18T00:00:00+01:00By Alex Heshmaty

Alex Heshmaty discusses what firms should be doing to address cybersecurity threats and protect client data

How law firms can better manage their data

2021-10-14T13:36:00+01:00Partner content Darren Gower

Darren Gower, sales director at Access Legal, shares his tips on how law firms can better manage their data

All IT

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