All Law firm & practice management articles
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NewsIn depth: A spate of insolvencies bodes ill for the SME law firm sector
There is growing evidence that small and medium-sized practices are wilting, amid a welter of cost and other pressures.
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OpinionSupply and demand
You might have noticed that in recent weeks the Gazette has reported on a slew of law firm insolvencies. A coincidence? Almost certainly not.
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NewsStone King acquires tech and media law boutique
Bath-based national firm has grown rapidly over the past two years.
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NewsSolicitors urge prime minister to halt law firm 'stealth tax'
SME & Boutique Law Firm Alliance hints at legal action if the government moves to implement an interest on lawyers’ client accounts scheme.
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NewsFee-sharing disrupter collapses after unpaid tax bill
New-breed firm had attracted lawyers from top firms and allowed them to keep 70% of fees.
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NewsLitigation heavyweight Rahman Ravelli appoints administrators
Client monies are safe as clients are urged to find new solicitors to instruct.
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NewsBurges Salmon to pilot 'sector-focused' training contracts
Firm says clients need lawyers who understand from day one the pressures they face.
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OpinionInsurance-backed legal services: HR processes imposed might not be protecting businesses
Insurance-based HR services are putting up barriers and creating risks.
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NewsA walk in the park? Former colleagues plan start-up on kids' playdate
Working mums were both ambitious and driven - so they decided to work together.
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NewsTop firms' merger talks still on despite leader change
Long-serving lawyer will take over as chief executive at the end of this year.
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NewsClaimants' champion Day to step down - but not out
Senior partner at Leigh Day plans to retire from leadership on the 40th anniversary of co-founding firm.
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NewsIn depth: Coastal firms - riding the tide
While some coastal firms have consolidated and moved inland, others have chosen to remain, citing the unique benefits for staff and clients of working by the seaside.
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NewsLawBite saga concludes with sale for £1
Online legal services platform which cost millions to build has been sold for a nominal sum, administrators report.
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NewsLaw firm group chief removed after internal investigation
Ampa Group says firms continue to be led by managing directors and that clients are unaffected.
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OpinionThe Premier League v Manchester City: Penalty shoot-out
The result of the Premier League’s 'core decision' (in redacted form) in its case against Manchester City is no longer a matter of speculation.
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NewsIson makes first acquisition outside Yorkshire heartland
Employee-owned practice acquires long-established North West firm Dootsons.
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NewsFreeths reports fourth year of double-digit growth
Profits at national firm increase by 8.2% despite 'significant investment programme'.
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NewsWhy law firms in this UK city can't stop growing
Acuity Law has become the latest in a growing line of firms expanding their Welsh connection.
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