In the article How Leeds law firms are battling the downturn, Karen Eckstein says: ‘There’s not a comprehensive handbook which tells you how to do it’ (set up a law firm). This ex-Leeds solicitor turned to the excellent Setting Up and Managing a Legal Practice by Martin Smith, published by the Law Society (go to lawsocietyshop.org.uk), when founding a niche divorce and family law practice in Berkshire.

Tony Roe, principal, Tony Roe, Reading