A respected report has shown that almost two-thirds of regional law firms are failing to meet their performance targets, with 40% saying equity partner profits are falling. For regional firms, this is the key finding of a new benchmarking survey by accountants, Crowe Clark Whitehill. Whilst many...
It is part of the cut and thrust of the legal world that many firms rebrand, be it through mergers or a general freshen up of their corporate image. However, the steps to rebranding can often be mired with issues, which can frustrate many of those...
Many of you will be aware of the recent comments of a retired senior judge who warned of the lack of safeguards in the power of attorney system in England and Wales. Denzil Lush condemned Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and has vowed to never sign...
Welcome to the silly season. The phone barely rings for many, emails slow to an almost manageable pace, and you’re trying to juggle your schedule with bored school kids, who are going through the fridge like termites through wood. The generic advice at this time of the...
Reputation has been shown to be the major factor why customers use law firms, with price coming a poor second, according to a well-respected legal survey. The Legal Services Consumer Panel has said consumers are still relying “too heavily on reputation,” and are reluctant to shop...
