All Leadership and Management articles – Page 4
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FeatureSharing the burden
Andrew Allen examines what law firms are doing to tackle increased employers’ national insurance rates and improve margins
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FeatureFive-star candidates
Jonathan Worrell presents five recommendations to help firms ensure the success of their SQE candidates
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FeatureCounting the cost
Tim Kidd explores the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s recent consultation on its proposed changes to the handling of client money
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FeatureWeighing up the data
Author of the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2025 report, Ian Johnson, summarises its key points
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FeatureA thriving environment
Martin Whitehorn discusses making your organisation a place where people want to progress
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FeaturePutting wellbeing first
Elizabeth Rimmer offers practical advice for improving staff wellbeing in your firm
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FeatureThe last post
Sarah Harrison and Graeme Menzies offer practical tips on successfully managing the retirement process
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OpinionSafety in numbers
Abby Winkworth reflects on the results of the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2025 and the practical insights included in this edition of the magazine
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FeatureIn praise of regulation
Chris Marston advocates embracing regulation and the protection it offers you and your clients
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FeatureStick with it
Bola Gibson suggests practical ways to overcome diversity, equity and inclusion fatigue, both in your firm and the wider profession
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EventElevate your law firm: mastering cost management and revenue potential: (8 July 2025, London)
Elevate your law firm: Venue: the Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1PL This free in-person only roundtable event brought together leaders of law firms to facilitate an engaging, yet informal discussion on mastering cost management and revenue potential. The event began and ended with an opportunity for ...
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VideosMember talk: 2025 Financial Benchmarking Survey (audio only)
This audio-only session explores the key findings from the 2025 Financial Benchmarking Survey, picking out the main points and highlighting what they may mean for your firm
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EventThe role of SQE and apprenticeships, University of Derby (Wednesday 2 April 2025)
Explore how best to support incoming talent through training and educational initiatives like the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) and legal sector apprenticeships.
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EventMastering the balance: workload and resource management (22 May 2025, London)
This free in-person seminar and networking event brought together leaders of law firms and general counsel within in-house teams to facilitate an engaging, yet informal networking and discussion on mastering the balance when it comes to workload and resource management.
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Feature“You have been banished!” Lessons learned from the Traitors
Can you tell if someone is lying? A team-building exercise inspired by the Traitors offers some interesting insights, writes James Brown
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NewsFinancial Benchmarking Survey 2025
The legal sector remains healthy, but law firms must guard against complacency by focusing on improving productivity and profitability. Explore the findings of the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2025, a leading annual health check report for smaller and mid-sized practices.
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FeatureCulture crafting: insights from the top 100 law firms
Lara Squires looks at what we can learn from the values of the top 100 law firms
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FeatureMission accomplished?
Chris Marston looks back at the October 2024 professional indemnity insurance renewal experience
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FeatureAdvance planning
Law firms need clearly defined ways of managing the careers of their lawyers, especially senior staff members. Diana Bentley looks at what options are available for those wanting to progress