All Leadership and Management articles – Page 22
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FeatureSafe space
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
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FeatureMovers and shakers
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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FeatureMixing it up
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
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FeatureState of independence
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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FeatureFighting fit
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
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FeatureFree and easy?
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
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FeaturePick and choose
In the second of a two-part series on innovation, Katherine Thomas looks at which areas of your business might be ripe for innovation
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FeatureBright young things
Sarah Sargent offers an associate’s view of succession planning through working with and supporting the millennials in your business
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FeatureIntelligence briefing
Nikolas Kairinos provides a personal perspective on why and how artificial intelligence will shape the legal sector’s future
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FeatureThe big three
What lessons can law firms learn from three of 2019’s top cybersecurity attacks? John Clarke considers
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OpinionTopical application
Law Management Section chair Ann Harrison outlines the topics we will be focusing on in the upcoming year, including the new regulatory regime
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FeatureGroup action
Duncan Wood talks to Brian Cullen, CEO of north-west law firm the Jackson Lees Group, about rebranding, its ambitious expansion programme, and change management
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FeatureNo-deal Brexit preparation in Europe
Alex Storer explains how we’ve been protecting the interests of our members working in Europe – and the current situation for UK lawyers in Belgium, France, Germany, Spain and Switzerland.
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NewsLaw Society releases practice notes on SRA Standards and Regulations
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Standards and Regulations are effective from 25 November 2019.
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FeatureLeaky talent bucket – what causes talent retention problems?
Many law firms, especially small and medium-sized firms are experiencing problems retaining talent. In the second of a two-part series, Rachel Brushfield examines the common causes of talent drain.
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FeatureHow to approach insurance renewal – a guide for practice managers
As the October deadline for professional indemnity insurance renewal approaches, Martin MacHale offers a guide on how to make sure your firm is properly supported in case of potential claims – and why you should not leave renewal to the last minute.
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FeatureRetaining young talent in law firms – part one
Attracting and retaining the right talent is one of the most business-critical issues affecting law firms. In the first of a two-part series, Rachel Brushfield looks at how firms need to rethink their practices in order to successfully attract and retain young talent in fast-changing times.
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NewsChanges to your website, magazine and e-newsletters
This summer, we are making changes to the Law Management Section magazine, website and e-newsletters
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FeatureYoung voices
There have been a number of controversial recent cases at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal involving junior lawyers pressured into making unethical decisions. Richard Burnham looks at how law firms can create an ethical culture and support millennials in making ethical decisions