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 […]

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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 […]

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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; […]

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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.  […]

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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 […]

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The Conveyancing Landscape: an Insight Report

The conveyancing market in England and Wales has experienced a number of ups and downs over the last two years. From the imposition of the first lockdown and complete halt on conveyancing activity, to the first stamp duty holiday with an enormous surge in business bringing record profits for firms and the Exchequer. With further […]

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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 […]

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E-mentoring programme seeks to drive up number of female rain makers in law firms

The UK’s first e-mentoring programme for female lawyers and professionals is aimed at helping women supercharge their rainmaking skills and fast track their trajectory to senior leadership. Kate McMahon and Tamlyn Edmonds – founders and partners of private prosecution law firm Edmonds Marshall McMahon (EMM) – have formed Networking Nuance to assist women to succeed […]

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Don’t take the festive fun too far: understand the risks

Whilst it seems that, for the first Christmas in years, COVID won’t be putting a dampener on the celebrations, employers should still try to be a little cautious when looking to bring their teams back together to delight in some well-earned seasonal cheer. Social distancing may no longer be a requirement, but those who choose […]

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Being dishonest on a CV can be a costly mistake for all concerned

In 2017, a YouGov survey found that 10 per cent of British people admitted to having lied on their CV, with 40 per cent of those individuals having lied about their education and qualifications. Other subsequent surveys have found that the number of people lying or embellishing the truth on their CV could be substantially […]

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