Practice management – Page 4
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OpinionWorking from home and costs assessments
The rise of virtual law firms could create scope to argue about costs of fee earners who seek to claim London rates while working from home.
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FeatureStuck in the middle?
Mid-sized law firms are very far from being also-rans. Eduardo Reyes finds that they are dynamic actors, finding ways to innovate and endure by utilising service, structure, technology – and even a sense of mission.
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NewsMetamorph chief back in business with new director post
Tony Stockdale reveals first directorship appointment in almost two years.
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OpinionMother in Law: The importance of an authentic leader
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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FeatureYour roadmap to law firm success
Catrin Macleod, Product Manager at Dye & Durham, on why legal practice management is important (sponsored content).
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OpinionLaw firms: are you supporting your people enough?
Lawyers need high-quality, personalised therapeutic support that is easily accessible via their employer.
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NewsStaff exodus caused collapse of US firm's London branch, administrators say
UK arm of major US firm Armstrong Teasdale had been profitable before departures took effect.
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FeatureRecovery positioning
Law firms have introduced a plethora of mental health initiatives, but LawCare’s helplines are busier than ever. Katharine Freeland looks at what employers should be doing to promote wellbeing.
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News200-year-old firm appoints first woman senior partner
Criminal defence solicitor excited to take on new role overseeing high street firm's strategic direction.
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NewsLaw firms hatching international and UK expansion plans
HSBC UK spoke to 95 law firm leaders about the changing opportunities and challenges in the market.
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Feature'Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of.' Socrates
(Sponsored content.) Does Your Reputation Accurately Reflect Your Brand?
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NewsInternational firms call off merger plan
Joining forces 'would not deliver the scale of strategic advantages we were looking for'.
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OpinionSeeding success
Rachel Brushfield and David Pickup review 'Talent in the Legal Profession: How to Attract, Retain and Engage Top Talent'.
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NewsGo West: Transatlantic giant in new US merger
Womble Bond Dickinson announces plan to combine with Arizona-based Lewis Roca to create 1,300-attorney firm.
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NewsTop 200 firm becomes 100% employee-owned
Chief executive says conversion ensures firm retains stability and independence.
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NewsGlobal super-firm A&O Shearman to cull 10% of partners
South Africa office and consulting practice also to close following post-merger strategic review.
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News'Progressive' parental leave policy cuts billing targets for fee-earners
IP specialist becomes latest organisation to introduce single policy accessible to all staff irrespective of gender.
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OpinionWorker Protection Act: Are employers getting the right advice?
Law firms must consider whether advice they are giving is appropriate, and the reputational risk associated with how well they comply with the new requirement.
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NewsHibernating conveyancing firm brought back to life as consultancy
Revived business offers solicitors chance to keep around 70% of fees billed.