Barristers and the “cab rank” rule
The cab rank rule has been the subject of recent controversy. Most interestingly, the rule has very little to do with cabs or ranks.
The cab rank rule has been the subject of recent controversy. Most interestingly, the rule has very little to do with cabs or ranks.
With industry sources suggesting that over 70% of legal professionals struggle to complete essential training and learning activities, we asked clients and industry partners for their feedback regarding how an online learning strategy can impact challenges and improve efficiencies.
Here’s what we found out …
Helping others and supporting the local community is one of the main reasons why law firms sign up to take part in Will Aid each year.
But there are a whole host of business benefits to being part of Will Aid – such as meeting new clients, boosting staff morale, and raising your solicitors’ local profile.
As the renewal date for professional indemnity insurance (PII) approaches, UK law firms are faced with important decisions that can significantly impact their operations and financial stability.
As the summer approaches, law firm owners in the UK find themselves facing an important financial milestone—tax due in July. Amidst the complexities of running a successful law practice, managing tax obligations can be a daunting task. With the aim of providing valuable insights and assistance, this article, written from the perspective of The Practice Loan Company, a trusted partner specialising in unsecured business funding options for UK law firms, seeks to guide law firm owners through the intricacies of tax planning and highlight the importance of maintaining financial stability.
In the fiercely competitive landscape of the legal industry, UK law firms are in a perpetual quest to expand their practices, elevate client services, and invest in growth initiatives. While these objectives may seem ambitious, there is a strategic avenue that empowers law firms to achieve them: unsecured business funding. In this article, we will explore the benefits of unsecured business funding for solicitors and shed light on how The Practice Loan Company can assist law firms in securing the funding they need to thrive.
As solicitors and Will writers, you can help your clients leave a lasting impact on the world by making them aware of the option to include a charitable gift in their Will.
We’re Accesspoint: the legal technology specialists, providing innovative products, services and IT advice for law firms. Our clients come to us for our expertise and innovation, then stay with us because we’re a can-do company with the personal touch.
Accesspoint’s expertise in both NetDocuments and P4W enabled us to successfully implement a document management solution that was seamlessly integrated and joined up with the core PMS and Back End processes. This ensured that the firm’s staff were fully onboard from day one.
Like many professions within the UK professional service industry, networking and collaboration are crucial for success. With the rise of digital communication, the opportunities for online networking and collaboration have increased, making it easier for legal professionals to connect with like-minded individuals, find new clients, and stay up to date on industry news and trends.
Until recently, if you were using P4W and wanted your firm to implement the NetDocuments solution, it meant the introduction of an application that was stand-alone and outside the controlled environment for document production that you’ve worked so hard to establish.
Now Accesspoint have created a seamless workflow between P4W and the NetDocuments platform to provide a ‘single version of the truth’.
Mozaique is Accesspoint’s multi-faceted solution helping your firm bring together disparate applications and processes into one, intuitive portal accessible by your staff and clients. Customisable to suit your current requirements and adaptable to provide a future-proofed interface, Mozaique is a focused solution addressing the numerous challenges being posed by the use of multiple applications within a typical law firm.
Probate delays in the UK are at an all-time high. This can often be painstakingly inconvenient and frustrating for many seeking to sell homes inherited through probate. Luckily, Proffered can help speed up this process.
Cyber-attacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated and it seems that law firms are increasingly becoming the most attractive prime target for cyber criminals.
A digital presence is essential for law firms, as 83% of B2B purchasing decisions are made before clients engage with a firm, and potential clients will form an opinion about a firm’s website within 0.05 seconds. A clear, easy-to-navigate website that showcases a firm’s values and expertise can attract new enquiries from the right type of clients. Thought leadership articles, social media posts, and emails can also build a firm’s authority and grow their business.
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