Practice Management

On a quick review of the legal profession you could fall into the trap of believing it is a hugely successful sector. Growth has been consistent over long periods of time and profits have been [...]

Are lawyers more at risk of poor mental health than other professions? And how will the issues created by a global pandemic; a  lack of routine and support structure, no separation between home [...]

With September always comes the feeling of a new start – schools have indeed gone back, and Universities and Colleges will do soon. But in this rather damaging year for business, at the end of [...]

The pandemic has meant most practitioners are – or have been - working from home in self-isolation. Technology has provided the only real way to ensure business continuity. To attend team [...]

Lawyers and law firms are usually too busy to stop and think about whether there are things that they could and should change. When others suggest that change is needed, they are quick to resist [...]

Dave Seager of SIFA Professional outlines 10 steps you can take to meet the SRA’s Transparency Rules. This is your chance to steal a march on your competitors, update your website to [...]

Use the OPIR method to churn through business material and sales books without missing important information. Keeping up with rapidly evolving sales knowledge and product information demands [...]

According to Harvard’s Institute of Coaching 70% of those who receive professional coaching benefit in terms of improved performance, relationships and enhanced communication skills. Coaching can [...]

Will lawyers be made redundant due to AI? The answer to this is a guarded ‘yes’ - some lawyers will be when the tipping point is reached – we are not just there yet.

Under the new dual code system arriving in November, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is clear that it expects law firm managers and their compliance officers to be introducing processes [...]