All Law firm & practice management articles – Page 84
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NewsBarnetts enters administration and breaks up business
Four buyers come forward for restructured Southport-based firm.
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OpinionFunding and ATE: what’s to come in 2014
What developments can we expect in ATE and litigation funding in the coming year?
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NewsOptimism grows as law firm profits continue to rise
Law firms continue to rebuild profitability as the economy recovers, respected annual bellwether shows.
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NewsHigh street cull as 136 firms disappear
The SRA has published names of firms that did not obtain indemnity insurance.
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NewsRise in partner numbers points to upturn
Figures show an overall net increase of 2,795 partnership posts.
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OpinionFly-fisher’s guide to business development
When trying to win new clients, preparation and patience are required.
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NewsHughes considers cash for legal diversity
Extra financial help might encourage people from poor backgrounds to come into the legal profession, says minister.
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FeatureQatar: Gulf stream
With its extensive natural resources and wealth, Qatar has become a magnet for international law firms. But can the tiny Arab state deliver a pipeline of profitable business in the long-term?
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OpinionManaging new business enquiries
Mismanagement of calls and poor communication between departments could see firms missing out on business.
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Feature‘Aggressive’ tax planning arrangements
Grey areas surrounding the law on tax ensure that lawyers should proceed with caution when considering complicated schemes.
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NewsSociety joins criticism of LLP tax plans
Concern at ‘unfeasibly tight deadline’ for plan to tax some LLP members as employees.
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NewsTrade union to partner law firm in ABS
Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association to invest in Leeds-based Morrish LLP.
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OpinionChristmas and flexible working
There is plenty of flexible working around Christmas time – and this has lessons for the rest of the year.
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NewsTop-70 firms added to ABS roster
Two of the biggest firms yet are approved as alternative business structures.
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NewsPartners to be hit by LLP tax changes
Draft finance bill sets out proposals for identifying ‘salaried members’ of LLPs.
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Anglo-Scottish merger called off
Kennedys and Simpson & Marwick say they no longer intend to join forces.
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NewsNew practice rights pending for legal executives
Probate and conveyancing rights recommended by Legal Services Board.
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McNally ‘confident’ on fee ban
Justice minister Lord McNally has stated his belief that the ban on referral fees in personal injury will work. McNally told the House of Lords last week he was ‘confident’ the SRA would deal with any breach if it became apparent a firm’s business model was not compliant. ...