Year: 2021
The importance of client-facing technology for law firms
The global pandemic has shown that the way clients want to communicate with their law firm has changed. The pre-pandemic model of clients turning up at the office and accessing legal services via traditional means is largely a thing of the past. Clients are embracing the digital shift. They now expect a better service, often […]
Agreeing a suitable break clause during a period of widespread flexible working
The commercial real estate landscape is currently undergoing a transformation as the UK establishes a new normal in the post-pandemic era. The impact of previous lockdowns has been well-documented, with widespread remote working becoming increasingly popular due to strict social distancing guidelines. With the culture of flexible working now likely to continue, there will […]
Brexit and pandemic present business owners with perfect selling opportunities
In the post-COVID world, many proprietors are seeking to diversify, whilst some are looking to sell their business to overseas investors that are keen to capitalise on the UK’s departure from the EU. Whatever the reason for wanting to move on, the process of actually making a sale is a lot more difficult than it […]
How the LEAP Best Practice Standard helps conveyancers earn more money
The LEAP Best Practice Standard for conveyancers was set-up four years ago as an accreditation mark of excellence achieved by law firms using LEAP’s innovative technology. Through its use of independent, remote and specialist audits, achievement of the standard shows clients and stakeholders that law firms deliver a gold standard of legal work in conveyancing […]
Myth-busting fire and rehire employment practices
The “fire and rehire” tactic is increasingly being used by employers to bring about changes to contracts of employment where employees disagree with the proposed alterations. In practice, it involves employers dismissing employees (with contractual notice), and then offering them new employment on revised terms. Though certainly controversial, it isn’t illegal, provided it is handled […]
Legal start-up guide from Quill
With two new law firms launching every working day and the number set to rise in 2021, leading legal software provider Quill has published a new eBook to help entrepreneurs establish a successful business. The 15-Step Guide to Starting Your Own Law Firm covers everything that start-ups need to consider to get up and running—from […]
How can firms achieve commercial success in the post-pandemic world?
Commercial success is the driving force for ambitious law firms and, speaking to our clients, it’s no surprise many have a renewed determination to re-evaluate current business practices and strategies in the wake of Covid-19. There has never been a better time to build on lessons of the past year, using technology to support agile […]
Legal technology guide from Quill
With 74 per cent of senior UK partners looking to invest more in technology, and with 2020 having presented one of the biggest technological infrastructure challenges in living memory, Quill has published a new eBook to help practice managers invest in the technologies which will bring the most benefits to their law firms. Quill’s Guide […]
LinkedIn for law webinar: a step-by-step guide for partners
The second in the four-part “Quill uncovers” webinar series continues at 1pm on Tuesday 10th August with the all-important subject of using LinkedIn for the business of law. As the platform for professional networking and marketing, you can’t afford to miss these valuable insights from LinkedIn gurus. A lot happens on LinkedIn. People post updates, […]
Stress at work and the pandemic
COVID-19 has not been kind to anybody. Many workers have had to balance childcare, home schooling and their workload from their kitchen tables rather than their offices. This has had a big impact on people’s mental health and has left a lot of people feeling more isolated than ever before. According to the Health & […]
