All Law firm & practice management articles
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OpinionAI: Perils of 'almost right' advice
AI-generated legal advice can be a useful starting point for businesses - but relying on it entirely is a significant risk.
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NewsFirm numbers fall - but market continues to grow
Long-running annual survey finds 'some limited signs of improvement' in personal injury/medical negligence sector.
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News‘Clear your desk and go’: The overnight closure of PM Law
Clients cast adrift after staff were locked out of IT systems and told to put up the ‘closed’ signs. For now, confusion reigns.
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NewsStaff in despair as 20-practice network shuts suddenly
Reports indicate that Yorkshire and Cumbria outfit PM Law has ‘not closed in the manner we would expect’, SRA says.
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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.