Practice management – Page 9
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FeatureLet'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.
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FeatureThe lion’s share
With the government backing a drive to make Singapore a cutting-edge legal hub, dozens of foreign firms are vying with each other for a slice of the action. Marialuisa Taddia reports
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FeatureGreen shoots
The number of climate laws and policies worldwide has risen 20‑fold in just two decades. No wonder legal firms are ploughing money into their ‘green law’ teams, reports Marialuisa Taddia
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FeatureStreet value
Small law firms are facing unprecedented pressures, ranging from price transparency and GDPR to unregulated competition. Jonathan Rayner gauges the mood at the Law Society Small Firms Division annual conference
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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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FeatureSocial media for lawyers: A simple guide
Some pitfalls to watch out for for those active on social media.
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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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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?
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FeatureFive tips for studying part-time
Excitement, fear and overstretch come with the prospect of extra study on top of the day job. How to cope?
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FeatureFive views on dressing for the law
For men and women working in law, ‘casual’ dress offers limited change.
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FeatureFuture-proofing your firm
The annual Law Management Section conference looked at how law firms must face up to the future – or fall behind.
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FeatureNew model armies
Just one in five law firms remains a traditional partnership, so how are the ‘disruptors’ measuring up? Grania Langdon-Down finds out.
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FeatureAccountants: Counter strike
Accountancy’s billion-dollar quartet and smaller networks are intent on grabbing a bigger slice of legal services. How much of a threat do they pose? Lawrie Holmes reports
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FeatureBrought to account
Managers with the personal touch of Captain Mainwaring are a vanished breed. So what should law firms expect of their banks?
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FeatureInsight: Timing is everything in the PII market today
Despite the end of the traditional renewal date timing still matters, says Lockton’s Brian Boehmer.
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FeatureSexual harassment: You too?
Sexual harassment in the legal profession is ‘rife’ – with the City of London providing some of the worst examples, Eduardo Reyes hears
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FeatureDealing with partner departures
The experience of a tricky partner’s departure can help to define a firm’s culture and market reputation.
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FeaturePartnership agreements: Lateral hires and restraint of trade
How far can a law firm go to protect its business from the threat of team defections?