Seeing the wood for the trees
In legal IT, ‘disruption’ is morphing into the new normal. Solicitors must also keep an eye on the basics.
Feel the Bern
Switzerland remains the largest offshore centre, but it is a tough market to crack for international firms.
PII update: Double indemnity
Most law firms will renew their indemnity insurance next month. Solicitors, brokers and insurers talk to us about the latest market trends.
Data page – August 2017
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
Brexit: Deal or no deal?
From Brexit apps and heat maps to joining the Irish Bar, lawyers are preparing for a life‑changing event of epic scale.
Society spotlight: Professional development centre
New PDC aims to help shape a profession that is fit for purpose now and in the future.
California: Golden wonder
Foreign firms must be truly committed to exploit the vast and lucrative California market. Competition for talent is fierce and living costs can be eye-wateringly expensive.
A new driver: Graham Vinter
Graham Vinter eschewed his golf handicap for a second career in private practice – and a pioneering business network.
How to: Prepare for the succession
In smaller practices, succession planning is often left until retirement comes into view. That is a mistake.
A little more conversation: thought leadership in legal technology
The rise of voice interfaces in consumer platforms is changing the delivery of legal services.
Competition: into the unknowns
Competition lawyers are no clearer than they were last June about how Brexit will work for them.
Data page – July 2017
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
Law Society Council: Say hello and wave goodbye
July’s meeting of the Law Society Council was the first for new president Joe Egan.
Criminal defence: Endangered species
Is criminal defence practice becoming unsustainable?
SRA intervention: SJ Solicitors LLP
The practising certificates of Singh and Roberts are suspended as a result of the intervention.
SRA intervention: Valleys Law
Price’s practising certificate has been suspended as a result of the intervention.
SRA intervention: Maus Solicitors
The practising certificates of Agada and Weston have been suspended as a result of the intervention.
SRA intervention: Coops Law Ltd
Majid’s current practising certificate has been suspended with immediate effect.
Conference: In-house in order?
The Modern Slavery Act, Brexit and measuring performance were among key themes at this year’s conference of the Law Society’s In-house Division.
PII special: Cheap and cheerful?
Kicking off the Gazette’s PII special focus, Eduardo Reyes highlights the distinguishing characteristics of this year’s ‘benign’ renewal season.
PII special: Presenting smaller firms
Make your underwriter’s life as easy as possible.
PII special: Top tips for proposal forms
Be prepared for when the cycle turns…
PII special: Seeking closure
Only a third of solicitors are aware that the Solicitors Indemnity Fund closes in 2020. Look at your cover!
PII special: Are you cyber-secure?
Law firms are seen as soft targets by criminals so prepare for the worst.
PII special: Science of compliance
COLP and COFA roles are much-maligned but they have successfully focused firms on risk.
PII special: Cutting negligence claims
Insurers should come clean on specific behaviours giving rise to claims.
Arbitration: Centre ground
Arbitration has never been bigger business, but the ‘traditional’ centres face stiff competition. Marialuisa Taddia reports
Slave to the algorithm
What we learnt about AI in law during London Technology Week.
The ethical dimension
Can in-house lawyers be a moral compass for the organisations which employ them, or should general counsel ‘have the back’ of the CEO and the board?
Data page – June 2017
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
Judicial college: Bench marks
The Judicial College offers invaluable e-training that sharpens the skills of judges and bolsters their battered morale.
How to: Take a sabbatical
A solicitor can return from a sabbatical refreshed and brimming with ideas. The experience can leave a lasting imprint on a law firm’s culture too.
SRA intervention: Heaney Watson Limited
The latest intervention made by the regulator.
Law Society Council: The day we went to Cardiff
The Law Society Council met in Cardiff for their annual meeting.
Money ball
A tsunami of cash flowing into the sector means that sports lawyers are busier than ever.
Middle East challenges to dispute resolution professionals
Despite new arbitration and enforcement laws in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf States, and even Dubai, remain difficult jurisdictions for the enforcement of judgments and international arbitral awards.
Futures market - Private client
Helping people navigate their lives can be immensely rewarding, hears Grania Langdon-Down, but where is the next generation of private client solicitors?
SRA intervention: Asons Solicitors Ltd
Practitioner Akram failed to comply with the SRA Principles 2011 and the SRA Code of Conduct 2011.
SRA intervention: Saints Solicitors LLP
Firm failed to comply with the SRA Accounts Rules 2011 and SRA Principles 2011.
SRA intervention: MKM Solicitors
SRA intervening after partnership’s failure to comply with the rules made under sections 31 and 32 of the Solicitors Act 1974 (as amended).
SRA intervention: Hellewell Pasley & Brewer
Partnership suspended from practice with immediate effect.
SRA intervention: Brown & Emery
Sole practitioner suspended with immediate effect.
SRA intervention: Harwood & Co
Protection of the interests of deceased practitioners clients
The path to transformation
Negotiating the matrix of legal AI - what firms need to consider when implementing the latest technology.
What a CEO wants
What does a chief executive seek from their general counsel? Hays plc’s CEO Alistair Cox wants a confidante and critical friend.
Data page – May 2017
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
Act for SMEs
Law firms must be innovative with charging structures to exploit rising demand from 5.5 million SMEs.
Make agile working work
Professionals are demanding flexible working – and legal employers which have responded claim excellent results
Finding the right IT strategy
In the first instalment of a regular Gazette feature, Peter Wright considers how law firms should approach their IT investment
Belgium: Union city blues?
Brexit and the crisis of confidence in the EU are creating uncertainty for foreign lawyers based in the Belgian capital. But business is brisk, reports Marialuisa Taddia
