Bernadette Summers

Managing Partner, John Welch & Stammers

ABS Diary | Approach with care

Bernadette Summers shares her approach to client care letters with outcomes-focused regulation in mind

ABS diary | Looking back

One year on from the introduction of ABSs, Bernadette Summers is happy that the change has helped to promote the role of practice managers

ABS diary | Next year...

Plan ahead in 2013, says Bernadette Summers, 'because things aren't going 'to get any easier

ABS diary | Taking the plunge

Considering becoming an ABS in 2013? ?Pioneer Bernadette Summers reviews her experience

ABS diary | Fair and competitive fees

Cutting your fees just so you can compete with ?new entrants would be a misguided move, ?says Bernadette Summers

ABS diary | Treading a fine line

Juggling practice management and fee earning work may be enjoyable for Bernadette Summers, but it's a tough task and sacrifices must be made to ensure...

ABS diary | Taking the IT step

Technology can help firms develop their traditional models without turning them into process-driven organisations, 'says Bernadette Summers

ABS diary | Tackling professional indemnity cover

Following her firm's conversion to ABS in April Bernadette Summers expected the renewal process to be paved with new obstacles. She was pleasantly surprised

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