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Ways of working
Paul Bennett reflects on the key issues that firm leaders face, and outlines what this edition of the magazine provides
Features
Telling tales
Brendan Pittaway outlines how and why you should use public relations to build your business
Regulating behaviour
Jessica Clay and Lucinda Soon summarise how the SRA can regulate solicitors’ behaviour in and out of the workplace, and analyse in what circumstances they will choose to take action
Consultancy matters
Lucy Trevelyan looks at the increasing popularity of the consultancy model of providing legal services
Ready to launch
Sally Thompson and Sue Bramall share their step-by-step approach to the rebranding and relaunch of a new website at a law firm
Opening up
Managing your mental health in a demanding work environment can be incredibly challenging. For Mental Health Awareness Week, three solicitors open up to Dan Gilbert about their experiences with stress, pressure and mental ill health in private practice
Exit strategy
Jeff Zindani discusses how to ensure the successful sale of a legal business, the questions to first ask yourself, and ways to ensure both the best price and a lasting legacy for your hard work
Growing gains
Legal business development is based on good client relationships but lawyers all too frequently waste opportunities to build meaningful connections. Robin Dicks explains the right questions to ask to refine your growth strategy and win more work
Four days a week
In a recent trial many businesses opted to adopt a four-day work week. Natalie Moore explains how it works for her conveyancing firm
The generation game
Roman Kubiak looks at how artificial intelligence is likely to change the face of the legal landscape