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Financial Benchmarking Survey 2026

2026-04-16T08:16:00+01:00

For the 2026 edition, we invited firm leaders to share their perspectives on the biggest challenges and opportunities they anticipate for the year ahead.

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A private affair

2026-04-30T00:00:00+01:00By

Private equity may be reshaping the legal landscape, but its rise prompts an equally important question for Andrew Allen: what does the future look like for firms that don’t choose this path?

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Recent people and leadership

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To be continued

2026-04-30T00:00:00+01:00By

Melissa Hardee explores how firms approach continuing competence, and why understanding and evidencing this is more important than ever

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Beyond the rulebook

2026-04-30T00:00:00+01:00By

Take your staff engagement to the next level by fostering people’s intrinsic motivation. Michelle Howard explains how

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Recent regulation and compliance

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Under the spotlight

2026-04-30T00:00:00+01:00By

The Legal Ombudsman outlines its approach to providing compensation for the emotional effects caused by a failing in service

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Misconduct matters

2026-04-30T00:00:00+01:00By

As the Solicitors Regulation Authority remains focused on issues of sexual misconduct, Susanna Heley outlines how firms can ensure they are navigating this tricky area correctly

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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

All mergers and structures

Recent business development

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Going global

2026-04-30T00:00:00+01:00By

How do law firms – especially those that don’t have international offices – handle cross-border work, and what networks are available to them? Diana Bentley investigates

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Recent strategy and innovation

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Embracing Gen Z

2026-04-30T00:00:00+01:00By

Bob Spence explains how embracing the next generation of lawyers will help future-proof your firm

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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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