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Why higher salaries aren’t solving law firms’ talent challenge

2026-07-27T15:21:00+01:00By

Law firms are paying more than ever for their staff – but money is no longer enough if they want to attract and retain top talent

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Minding the minder

2026-07-24T00:00:00+01:00By

Tim Kidd makes the case for why the role of compliance officer for finance and administration is one of the most important – and most undervalued – in the profession

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Why higher salaries aren’t solving law firms’ talent challenge

2026-07-27T15:21:00+01:00By

Law firms are paying more than ever for their staff – but money is no longer enough if they want to attract and retain top talent

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A matter of trust

2026-07-24T00:00:00+01:00By

Paul Bennett considers the importance of establishing strong and trusting relationships through people management

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Recent regulation and compliance

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What the new government means for compliance, ESG and corporate risk

2026-08-20T09:43:00+01:00By

Jonathan Armstrong explores how the change in prime minister is likely to impact compliance, ESG and corporate risk

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Minding the minder

2026-07-24T00:00:00+01:00By

Tim Kidd makes the case for why the role of compliance officer for finance and administration is one of the most important – and most undervalued – in the profession

All regulation and compliance

Recent mergers and structures

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Brave new world

2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00By and

Zulon Begum and Dr Robert Millard explore how artificial intelligence and private equity are changing the face of mergers and acquisitions – and how to stay competitive in this evolving landscape

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A united front?

2025-01-30T00:00:00+00:00By and

Anne Harnetty and David Sparkes consider the main drivers behind entering a merger, and what makes a merger succeed or fail

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Recent business development

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Keeping up with clients

2026-07-24T00:00:00+01:00By

Emma Egerton-Jones shares why the most powerful competitive advantage available to small and medium-sized law firms is one that no tech budget, however large, can buy

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Recent strategy and innovation

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Made to measure

2026-07-24T00:00:00+01:00By

Andrew Hogan considers the impact artificial intelligence is having on law firm costs – and how we measure value

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Recent personal development

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Becoming an influencer

2024-01-30T00:00:00+00:00By

Michelle Howard shares the three phrases that will help you demonstrate your value and gain partner influence

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Banking on success

2024-01-30T00:00:00+00:00By

Anna Hart, head of legal for the Bank of China’s operations in the UK, describes the transition to working in-house she made five years ago, and why she is all the happier for it

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A matter of time

2022-07-21T10:40:00+01:00By

Mila Trezza gives her tips for managing your time effectively when you have competing priorities and a heavy workload

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