Insight: Money talks – How law firms can avoid paying the price for late payments
Simon Welling, director of sales and marketing at Wesleyan Bank, on managing your firm’s finances effectively.
Law firms, business and human rights
Practical approaches to advance your firm’s practice.
New model army
Mergers, finance, technology and succession planning were high on the agenda at the latest Gazette roundtable, which discussed changing law firm business structures. Eduardo Reyes reports
Baby boomers v millennials
People in Practice conference.
Breaking down stereotypes in professional writing
How to avoid gendered language.
Let's write-off write-offs
Firms must understand how to scope and price work efficiently to reduce amount of money written off and maximise profitability.
How to: make the most of PR
A public relations strategy need not just be for the very largest practices – in a crowded market, firms of all sizes are seeking ways to stand out. Eduardo Reyes reports
How to: give a client bad news
Solicitors are often the bearer of bad news to their clients, but there are ways to deliver this information without damaging your relationship. Katharine Freeland reports.
How to: work part-time
Part-time lawyers have long been seen as lacking commitment to their careers and to their clients. But that hackneyed view is changing, reports Marialuisa Taddia
How to: Discipline a colleague
Sanctioning a colleague for wrongdoing is fraught with hidden perils, especially if they are a partner. Melanie Newman asks the experts how to handle disciplinary matters
