All Law firm & practice management articles
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NewsNorthern giant targets London
Brabners embarks on next phase of expansion as revenues surpass £60m.
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NewsPartners approve transatlantic merger
Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing will combine officially as Winston Taylor in May.
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FeatureConsultant model firms: Breaking free
Entrepreneurial lawyers are increasingly drawn to consultant model firms – a striking departure from traditional partnership and hourly billing. Instead, they benefit from autonomy over both their working practices and earnings, reports Joanna Goodman.
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NewsTwo out of three firms approached by private equity investors
Nearly a quarter of mid-sized firms are actively considering a share offering, research suggests.
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FeatureWhat makes a great partnership?
Sponsored content. Chris reflects on The Law Society/Amber River partnership and how the power of trust, understanding and shared values can deliver exceptional client outcomes.
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NewsTrainee learns sign language to make legal services accessible
Elysia Shirley pledged to support deaf community after witnessing someone struggle to communicate with emergency services.
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NewsCity firm gives new parents six months' leave on full pay
HR chief says firm wants to create a more equal and inclusive environment for all parents.
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NewsUK branch of leading Chinese firm closes and files for administration
SRA register confirms Zhong Lun is in the process of closing in England.
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NewsOutrage grows over Lammy’s ’backdoor tax raid’ on solicitors
Controversial proposals to seize client account interest ’will result in law firms failing and place an unmanageable burden on SRA’ .
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NewsRegional firms snapped up in £70m acquisition blitz, accounts reveal
Lawfront’s payroll passes 1,000 as huge investments are made into consolidator business.
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NewsManchester firm posts hefty losses but points to £300m litigation pipeline
Auditors raise concerns about Barings’ financial health but firm is upbeat about future.
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FeatureThe Worker Protection Act one year on
There is still more for employers to do to tackle workplace sexual harassment.
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FeatureCelebrating a decade of the DWF Foundation
Driving impact as a community investment manager.
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NewsFormer law firm owner jailed for ignoring freezing order
Dorota Newman found to have engaged in ‘deliberate policy of non-engagement’.
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NewsFirm replaces application forms with an introductory AI interview
Graduate candidates will chat to AI-powered tool about their background, experience and motivation.
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OpinionMenopause at work: Progress, challenges and the way forward
Legislative change is on the horizon. Organisations that act now won't just comply with tomorrow's law - they'll retain today's talent.
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NewsBudget 2025 highlights and reaction: LLP members spared tax raid; no regulation of tax advisers
Announcements relevant to lawyers in the chancellor’s budget statement and reaction as it comes in.
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FeatureHalf a century of getting even
A huge blow was struck for equality just after Christmas nearly 50 years ago. On 29 December 1975, both the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and the Equal Pay Act 1970 came into force.
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NewsFirms embroiled in HMRC tax dispute eye tribunal hearing
Issue arises over significant sums in interest on client money which firms have benefited from since rates began to rise in 2022.