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OpinionLabour's share plan needs work
Notion of workers having more say enjoys broad support, but Labour’s employee ownership plans would prove a real headache for City law firms.
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FeatureLawyers must fight their instincts in order to become great leaders
As lawyers, we often find the characteristics of great leadership contrary to our natural inclinations. Lawyers are often hardwired to manage not lead.
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News‘Bizarre’ lack of planning over what to do with technology
Law firms appear to understand the importance of advanced technology – but only half plan to do anything about it, a poll has found.
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FeatureSocial media for lawyers: A simple guide
Some pitfalls to watch out for for those active on social media.
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Opinion'Put up or shut up' culture under the spotlight
First in a series looking at the roles of firm, lawyer and regulator in the fiercely debated case of KP.
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NewsBDB-Pitmans merger to create 80-partner firm
Practices reveal ’exploratory merger discussions’ ahead of partner vote.
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News'We know what it's like' - Leigh Day sets up its own regulatory team
Three-person group put together to offer advice on disciplinary matters.
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NewsDevon firms combine to create £10m 'west country leader'
Merger is second deal in quick succession for Wollen Michelmore.
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White & Case’s City office reports bumper profits
Accounts filed at Companies House show London branch of US firm had one of the highest profit to turnover ratios in the City.
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FeatureIs your LLP agreement fit for purpose if deal-makers come knocking?
A merger, sale or IPO should be a streamlined process approved by senior management.
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NewsInce woes continue with senior partner resignation
Jan Heuvels re-located to Hong Kong last year.
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NewsDentons expands into Chile
Association with Larrain Rencoret Urzua is part of global giant's ‘expansion’ into Latin America.
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NewsLosses and job cuts: PI firm's collapse highlights LASPO survival struggle
Nesbit Law Group's headcount fell from 95 across 13 offices in April 2013 to 24 in four offices just three years later.
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NewsWeightmans profit slips after 'year of investment'
Net profit and profit per partner down 6% despite revenue rise.
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NewsSRA asks: when should firms report potential wrongdoing?
Regulation chief calls for ‘mature and grown-up’ relationship with law firms.
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Firms on notice after record reports of links to dodgy investment schemes
Solicitors Regulation Authority says solicitors cannot afford to be complacent about the risks they face.
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NewsSARS regime overwhelmed by low-level 'noise'
Law Commission says ‘noise’ of low-level suspicious activity reports distracts attention from serious or urgent cases.
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OpinionSRA's price publication demand was inevitable
The Law Society has published an important briefing paper on information solicitors’ firms will likely have to publish on their websites.
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Feature5 tips for going on holiday
Should lawyers on leave have a digital detox, or is it easier to relax by checking email and assuring oneself there is no crisis?