News that the number of practising solicitors in England and Wales has gone over the 140,000 barrier for the first time, has many in the mainstream media fearing the rising figures are unsustainable. According to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), there are now 142,515 practising solicitors...
Most of us know writing new content for our websites is a very wise thing to do, not only does it build credibility, boost search engine rankings, and increase website traffic, but it can also foster relationships with potential and current customers, so why don’t more...
Many lawyers will be aware of a new report accusing SME law firms of being behind the times in their methods of attracting clients. A white paper by First4Lawyers condemned the SME solicitor marketplace for investing their marketing budgets into old-style strategies they know are often...
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...
Twitter, like most forms of social media, is great used well and deadly used the wrong way. It is also arguably the richest source of cultivating leads for law firms. However, to do it right you must have a strategy. Recent times have seen a gigantic increase in...
News that a former mayor has been suspended after a tasteless tweet following the Grenfell Tower protests is a salutary lesson to us all. Councillor Ken Hawkins has been suspended from his cabinet position, whilst an investigation is carried out, with the news reaching the national...
