Management
Lockton - late court settlements
Lockton share its latest article on the topic of managing risks in eleventh-hour settlements.
Collaboration and career readiness
What impact do legal professionals have on law students as they embark on their careers?
Presenteeism vs corporate real estate
While more companies are increasing the number of required office days or even monitoring employee work locations, some law firms are downsizing their corporate office space.
Reverse mentoring raises retention
A concept created in the 1990s that is still used today, with data showing a 30% increase in staff fulfilment when these practices are adopted.
Managing partner, managing relationships
We meet Brodies’ new managing partner Stephen Goldie to find out the skills and experiences that are needed to lead a £100m+ law firm.
Team dynamic impacts risk management
Did you know a firm’s culture can determine how it responds to claims, complaints, and problems? Trust at team level is crucial.
ARCHIVE: Facing the lean years
In a post-Covid world and existing in the latest cost of living crisis, let’s revisit advice following the recession — with tips on how to navigate challenges and make it out the other side.
ARCHIVE: Stories from the other side of the desk
Do former lawyers make successful business owners? It appears that the last 10 years have shown just that, with more solicitors leaving the world of law behind to run their own non-law-related companies.
ARCHIVE: Social media is here to stay…
13 years on and with new platforms in play, plus more flexible working, the need for a social media policy is still just as important.
How do existing leaders successfully navigate a merger?
Morton Fraser and MacRoberts have merged. We speak to the CEOs, Chris Harte and Neil Kennedy, to find out how they've worked together after years of independent leadership.