Practice management
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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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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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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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FeatureHalf a century of getting even
A huge blow was struck for equality just after Christmas nearly 50 years ago. On 29 December 1975, both the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and the Equal Pay Act 1970 came into force.
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FeatureCyber risk management: A simple truth for law firm leaders
Sponsored content. Law firms are investing heavily in cyber security, yet many leaders still carry that nagging fear their defences will fail.
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FeatureNew leadership and renewed focus for legal tech
(Sponsored content.) Colin Bohanna reflects on why he has joined Dye & Durham UK, what’s changing and how legal professionals can benefit from a more connected, customer-first approach to technology.
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FeatureRoundtable: Coming forward - supporting profitability and growth
In seeking business success, law firms lean ever harder on functions that were traditionally ‘back office’ – and clients are noticing. Eduardo Reyes reports from the Gazette’s latest roundtable discussion, sponsored by Travelers.
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FeatureMental health and the law: Coping strategies
Mental health statistics show a deepening crisis in our workplaces, manifested in employment claims. Can existing laws keep up? And what of the legal profession’s own record? Catherine Baksi reports.
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FeatureParental leave reform – an opportunity for legal employers
Review offers a critical opportunity for parental leave to become a foundation for equality and accessibility from day one.
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FeaturePart 2: Legal Sector Embraces AI – But Slowly and Unevenly
Next steps and critical considerations for the road ahead (sponsored content).
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FeatureThe generative AI era: Embracing innovation and good governance
Sponsored content: The rapid adoption of generative AI is revolutionising the way we work.
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FeatureA firm of one's own
How do you avoid the dream of building your own specialist firm from becoming a nightmare? Joanna Goodman talks to solicitors who know.