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There’s more to running a law firm than being good at law. If you want to succeed in today’s tough legal landscape you have to manage your business effectively. That means strategic planning, business planning, financial management, risk management, talent management, operational management, knowledge management, HR, IT, tax, pensions, business development, health & safety, learning & development and facilities.
Human resources (HR)
If you have a HR department or not, this topic can be a reference tool or way to understand why HR is important, what a firm needs to do, and how. We combine relevant employment law with practical HR guidance.
Health & safety (H&S)
Every business needs to be compliant with H&S legislation. Law firms often outsource this area due to a lack of knowledge. We can demystify these requirements and help firms do what they need to do themselves.
Lexcel Practice Management Standard
Any law firm that has or wants to get Lexcel accreditation (the Law Society’s practice management standard) will find this subtopic invaluable. Get practical pre-assessment, assessment day, and post-assessment guidance.
Running a firm
There's more to running a firm than being a good lawyer. If you want to succeed in today's tough legal landscape you have to manage your business effectively. Strategic planning, finances, business development and more.
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Latest Practice Management News
Law360: Over the last five years we have seen law firms start to move away from the pure lockstep model of partner remuneration toward a so-called...
The Council of the EU has approved a protocol to facilitate cross-border data flows between the EU and Japan. This protocol is to be added in the...
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published updates to its guidance on pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work. The changes...
The Office for Legal Complaints (OLC) has published its 2024-27 strategy for the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) Â alongside its business plan and budget for...
Law360: Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that prevent victims from reporting potential crimes are to become unenforceable, the government said on 28...
Latest Practice Management Practice Notes
Dealing with a grievanceAll employers will have employees who are dissatisfied at some point in time. It is therefore important for employers to have...
How to conduct a disciplinary investigationThis ‘How to’ guide sets out how to conduct a disciplinary or misconduct investigation, including the...
Dealing with stress and mental ill health in the workplaceThis Practice Note examines issues that may arise where an employee is experiencing...
Dealing with long-term or chronic sicknessThis Practice Note provides a toolkit for employers and advisers for the management of long-term ill health...
Coronavirus (COVID-19)—testing and vaccination issues for employers [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is no longer...
Latest Practice Management Precedents
Data protection privacy notice (recruitment)FORTHCOMING CHANGE: The ICO has published draft guidance on recruitment and selection, which is out for...
Letter—performance procedure (1): to employee requesting attendance at meeting[To be typed on headed notepaper of employer][Insert date]Dear [insert...
Pre-employment medical report—application for report[insert date][insert name and address of doctor]Private and confidentialDear [insert doctor’s...
Policy—health and safetyCoronavirus (COVID-19): For guidance on health and safety issues in the relation to coronavirus (COVID-19), see Practice Note:...
Letter—trainee solicitor offer letter[Subject to contract]Dear [insert name of trainee solicitor]Following [your interview on [insert date],] I am...
Latest Practice Management Q&As
Featured Practice Management content
Qualifying work experience (QWE)
Qualifying work experience (QWE)From 1 September 2021, there is a new route to qualification for aspiring solicitors—the Solicitors Qualifying...
Corporate social responsibility—CSR—regulatory requirements
Corporate social responsibility—CSR—regulatory requirementsThis Practice Note considers regulatory requirements relating to corporate social...
How to read and understand the financial accounts of a law firm
How to read and understand the financial accounts of a law firmThis Practice Note provides information about how to read and understand the financial...
Formulating a learning and development—L&D—policy
Formulating a learning and development—L&D—policyThis Practice Note provides information on formulating a learning and development (L&D) policy. It...
The impact of pricing on profitability
The impact of pricing on profitabilityBusinesses are constantly looking for ways to improve performance and effective pricing can be instrumental in...
How to conduct an effective attendance review meeting—law firms
How to conduct an effective attendance review meeting—law firmsThis Practice Note is intended for law firms. It provides guidance on how to conduct an...
How to prepare and deliver a training course or presentation
How to prepare and deliver a training course or presentationThis Practice Note covers how to prepare and deliver a training course or presentation. It...
What is pro bono?
What is pro bono?Many lawyers recognise it is a privilege to be able to provide legal advice and representation and be a part of the legal system....
Fee sharing agreement—law firms
Fee sharing agreement—law firmsThis Agreement is made on [insert date]Parties1[insert name of company] [of OR a company incorporated in [England and...
Health and safety in the workplace—regulatory requirements
Health and safety in the workplace—regulatory requirementsThis Practice Note covers regulatory requirements relating to health and safety in the...
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)Until 31 August 2021, the main route to solicitor qualification (training contract route) required...
Benchmarking—what are normal measures of financial performance in a law firm?
Benchmarking—what are normal measures of financial performance in a law firm?This Practice Note provides information about different ways of measuring...
The structure of a negotiation
The structure of a negotiationWhen entering into any negotiation, be it a multimillion pound business deal or an agreeing the office coffee rota,...
Completion of training contract
Completion of training contractThis Practice Note explains SRA requirements and guidance on the process for applying for admission as a solicitor,...
Preparing an effective tender presentation
Preparing an effective tender presentationThe interview stage is your opportunity to present your proposal to the prospective client. Lack of...
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) statement—law firms
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) statement—law firmsOur diversity and inclusion (D&I) statement articulates our commitment to a diverse workforce and...
The importance of good time recording
The importance of good time recordingThis Practice Note is intended for law firms. It explains why time recording is so important. It also explores...
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Advowson
A right to appoint a clergyman to a paying post.
First director
On incorporation, the first directors of a company are appointed by giving their details in the application to register a new company and indicating their consent to act as the directors of the company. After incorporation, the appointment of a director is governed by a company's articles of association.
Substitutional legacy
Legacies of equal amount given by the same instrument are prima facie substitutional.
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