Practice management – Page 13
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Enforcing financial ombudsman decisions
Why are attempts to enforce Financial Ombudsman Service decisions in the legal system so onerous?
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Legal Venezuela: after Chávez
The Socialist country would appear to be a barren environment for foreign investors and their international advisers. But times are changing.
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The death of ambush litigation
Some solicitors do not properly appreciate the importance of getting their costs statements in on time in the tough new compliance environment.
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Law management: leading from the front
At the Law Society’s Law Management Section annual conference, sector specialists passed on their top tips for running a successful law firm.
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Flying Emirates: legal market resurgent in UAE
An upturn in M&A activity and growing interest from Asian investors are enhancing the longstanding appeal of the UAE to international law firms.
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Riverview: our recruitment approach
Riverview Law’s approach to recruitment prompted a great deal of attention and comment last week.
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IP and dispute resolution: cross-border complexities
Considering the potential conflict of laws in cross-border disputes.
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PII renewal: date with destiny
This PII renewal round offered firms the option of moving from the single renewal date. So what happened?
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Thailand: staying power
Lawyers are cautiously optimistic about the long-term prospects of Thailand’s legal sector, despite operating amid political turmoil.
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Unrated insurers: the wrong questions
Imposing a rating requirement is a short-term solution to a long-term problem. Should we review the scope of cover from the ground up?
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Costs: knowing your client
If solicitors fail to carry out adequate due diligence on clients, costs could be wasted in many ways.
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Motivation and resilience
Lawyers will be happier and healthier in the long-term if they are motivated in the right way.
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Riding the storm
Smaller firms that identify themselves early and take professional advice when struggling will have a better chance of survival.
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Flexible working and high-performance culture
Flexible working should be seen less as a burden on firms and more as a tool to improve health, wellness and ultimately productivity.
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Qatar: 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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‘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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Post-Jackson: is selling the right option?
Small firms may be tempted to get out of PI fast, but a more pragmatic approach could suit them better.
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Kazakhstan is a magnet for investors but its legal system is a work in progress
Kazakhstan is enjoying an economic boom but politics plays a big part as lawyers seek to carve out practices.
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The PII ticking clock
All is not lost for firms unable to secure PII and facing a 60-day period for winding up their businesses.
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Bringing a case to Strasbourg
Practical guidance on submitting applications to the European Court of Human Rights.