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Why 2023 is a great time to start a law firm
The thought of setting up a new law firm during a time of recession may sound high risk and cavalier. However global change, even a crisis such as the recent pandemic, provides opportunities as well as challenges. The winners will be those who adapt the quickest and respond to change, rather than resist it. The […]
Will moving to cloud hosting save money?
One of the first questions asked when considering moving from an on premise infrastructure to one in the cloud is cost. However this is not a simple question to answer. And more often than not it will come down to value, rather than cost. While cloud is sometimes positioned as more “cost-effective”, this doesn’t necessarily […]
How do I improve my law firm clients’ experience?
It’s a question we often get from our law firm customers and one that’s top of the agenda for many senior partners and managers in the legal sector. In this article, we look at why legal client experience is now one of the most important parts of a successful law firm’s strategy and some top […]
The evolution of best practice within Private Client services
Craig Matthews, Director of Lifetime Planning at LEAP Legal Software, explores how Private Client lawyers are re-thinking their approach and actively evaluating the effectiveness of their technology solutions. Over the past twenty years technology has changed the way in which legal professionals practise law. One area of law that has been rather overlooked by technology […]
Attracting and winning new business for legal services in the modern world
Craig Taylor of LEAP discusses three technology strategies for attracting and winning new business. This is an abridged version of a new whitepaper from LEAP. Maximise your visibility Use technology to your advantage while being able to facilitate the needs of your clients. Some will want to continue visiting you in person and sign documents; […]
How to deal with a fixed penalty notice for motoring offences
If you are issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) for committing a motoring offence, it is important to understand your options and the implications of accepting or rejecting the conditional offer. In this article, I will explain how the police issue FPN’s, and the most common motoring offences that can lead to such notices. […]
Using technology to optimise communication in Private Client law practice
Craig Matthews, Director of Lifetime Planning at LEAP Legal Software, explores how firms can utilise technology to instil effective communication methods within Private Client law practice. In a fast-evolving world where advances in technology, world events and developing societal perceptions are all contributing to change, thriving private client law practitioners are realising the importance of […]
How to get sexual assault charges dropped before court date UK
If you have been charged with a sexual offence, you are likely to be feeling scared and anxious. One of the most common questions asked of sexual offence solicitors in the UK is, “Can the charges be dropped before the court date?” Experienced sexual offence solicitors can help to get your case dismissed by the […]
How to get compensation if you have been a victim of crime
Anyone who has suffered from a crime will know how difficult it can be to deal with the aftermath. Apart from the personal trauma that any victim goes through, there are also many other consequences of being the victim of a crime. They might include having to spend money on repairing property damage or even […]
Regulation is still the sticking point of FinTech
Technology grows at an exponential rate. When we consider what progress was made in the space of a decade in the 18th century, it’s nothing like what a decade can achieve today. This poses a serious issue to regulators, though. Innovation is generally considered a positive thing, but it needs to be in a somewhat […]
