All Leadership and Management articles – Page 22
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FeatureAll the rage
Solicitors are paid to be level-leaded and analytical, but those same skills and motivations can also lead to anger management issues. Mike Fisher looks at why, and offers solicitors some tips for managing their anger
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FeatureAll systems go
The growth of lawtech has been a defining feature of legal services in the last decade, but lockdown has changed technology investment from an option to an essential. Peter Wright asks: has lawtech finally come of age?
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FeatureBest of both
Clients want their legal service providers to display characteristics of both established and NewLaw firms. Katherine Thomas looks at what established firms can learn from NewLaw, on everything from resourcing to technology
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FeatureThe big five
Jo Morris outlines the changes brought in by the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, and what you need to do to ensure your firm is compliant
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FeatureTaking care of business
Coronavirus has increased the pressure on law firm leaders – to ensure their business’ survival and inspire their people, while juggling personal commitments. But, asks Nicole Vayssier, are you taking care of your own mental and physical wellbeing?
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FeatureRole calls
Chris Bull looks at the growth of new roles in law firms, from chief operating officers to legal engineers, and what the future might hold for law firm resourcing and governance
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FeatureScreen capture
Clients and prospects are now used to using webcams and teleconferencing software for meetings – and are unlikely to change their habits after lockdown. Bob Spence looks at how rainmakers can use technology to conduct effective business development online
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NewsCoronavirus: what have you changed?
The pandemic, lockdown, and the likely imminent recession have challenged all law firms and legal professionals. Some committee members look at what they’ve learnt in lockdown, and the key changes they’ve made in their businesses
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FeatureVirtuous circle
Nick Jarrett-Kerr looks at how professionals can break into the circle of trust with clients and colleagues, including in a time of social distancing
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FeatureExam nerves
Liz Ritter explains how the Solicitors Qualifying Examination will work in practice and what law firms need to do now as employers to prepare
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FeatureHard facts
Martin MacHale explains how you should present your firm in a hardening professional indemnity insurance market, and the potential impact of lockdown and remote working
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FeatureLock and key
Shaheen Mamun, co-founder of Black Antelope Law, talks to Lucy Trevelyan about setting up a law firm as an introvert, thriving in lockdown, and the importance of diversity in the legal profession
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FeatureWeathering the storm
Simon Tupman offers some simple tips for law firm leaders looking to support their businesses and their people through the coronavirus crisis
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FeatureLoose connections? How to keep in touch with clients
Sue Bramall and Fariha Butt talk about how to keep in touch with clients during coronavirus.
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FeatureHow to motivate your people during lockdown and beyond
Research has shown what motivates people to behave in certain ways. What can law firm leaders learn from the results to keep their people motivated under lockdown and beyond? Katherine Thomas investigates
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FeatureChange is the only constant – reimagining your supplier relationships
As flexibility becomes ever more critical to success, Brian Welsh from Insight Legal looks at how relationships are evolving between law firms and suppliers, especially for legal software contracts
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NewsFurlough scheme: guidance for law firms
The Law Society has published guidance for firms on the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
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EventWebinar: how to drive performance in challenging environments (OnDemand)
Join Patricia Kinahan, partner at Hazlewoods, for an interactive webinar that will explore the ever-changing world of how legal practices structure their businesses.
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FeatureCashflow forecasting: Forewarned is forearmed?
Barry Wilkinson and Andrew Harris talk about cashflow forecasting in their new podcast.