All Leadership and Management articles – Page 44
-
OpinionNew year, new challenges
Section chair Robert Banner looks at the changes in the market, and the plans for the Section, in the year ahead
-
EventRisk and Compliance Annual Conference 2015 - 23 March, London
Your one-stop shop for best practice legal regulatory compliance. Early bird discounts until 20 February
-
EventAnti-money laundering workshops, nationwide (February to April 2015)
These two-hour seminars will help Money Laundering Reporting Officers to build on introductory anti-money laundering training
-
News
Interim survey results now available
Within the next few weeks this year’s Law Management Section’s Financial Benchmarking Survey will be published. We thought, however, that you might like to have a sneak preview of what the full report will reveal. I am delighted to therefore introduce this year’s headline results, which give you a flavour ...
-
FeatureJoining forces
Mark Jones provides his 10 top tips for successful mergers, from planning through to integration, to ensure your mergers go smoothly so you can reap the benefits
-
FeatureTaking stock
When Tony Stockdale began working with Linder Myers, the firm was on the brink of collapse. In conversation with Caroline Roddis, he explains how he turned the firm around, and what he thinks the future holds
-
FeatureSeven-year itch
Seven years after the Legal Services Act, alternative business structures are now a common feature of the market, but the application process can be a daunting prospect. Howard Sears gives us the lowdown on how and why and how to make the change
-
FeatureLeading light
In a fast-changing market, leadership is becoming ever more important for law firms. Diana Bentley looks at the qualities and responsibilities expected of a good leader in today’s firm, and what the future might bring
-
-
OpinionNew agenda
Section chair Robert Banner outlines the work of the Section this summer and autumn
-
FeatureBreaking news
E-newsletters can help law firms to stay in touch with clients and prospects, and build relationships – but only if they’re done well. Rachel Miller explains how to get it right, and avoid some of the common pitfalls
-
FeatureGo with the flow
With uncertainty around the timing of the next interest rate rise, law firms need to get prepared and ensure that their cashflow is robust enough to weather any financial storms, says Paul McCluskey
-
FeatureLock and key
Setting and monitoring key performance indicators can help law firms to focus on the factors that most affect their success. Andrew Otterburn provides a beginner’s guide
-
FeatureLive and learn
The shift from hours-based CPD to competence to practice, announced in May this year, presents an important opportunity for firms to reassess their learning strategy and ensure it contributes to their business needs. Nicola Jones explains
-
FeatureSmall talk
Paul Bennett and Tony Roe give their three top tips for smaller law firms wanting to punch above their weight
-
FAQ
Join the Leadership and Management Section
Who can join Membership is open to solicitors, management staff of legal practices / departments, trainee solicitors and suppliers of financial or management services to legal practices. Why join? Join the Leadership and Management Section for access to CPD-accredited events, magazines, webinars and online content, developed and designed by managing ...
-
FAQ
Meet the Leadership and Management Section committee
The advisory committee supports the development of the future strategy of the Leadership and Management Section and enhancement of the services already offered to members.
-
FAQContact the Leadership and Management Section
Membership If you have a question about joining the Section, renewing your membership or accessing your Section benefits, contact our operations team. Email: msadmin@lawsociety.org.uk Feedback Let us know if you have feedback on the Leadership and Management Section, including current benefits or suggestions for future events. Email: membershipengagement@lawsociety.org.uk. ...
-
FeatureHope for the best
Recent years have seen the UK suffer from flooding, swine flu, hacking scandals and many other disasters that could affect law firms. Lisa Hesketh explains how business continuity planning can help if the worst happens – and the other benefits it can bring
-
FeatureLimited edition
The changes which came into force on 6 April 2014 represented a fundamental change to LLP taxation, for both individual partners and firms. Jon Cartwright looks back at how we got here, and what law firms need to do now