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Commercial property update

Magnus Hassett looks at the forthcoming changes to the rules on recovery of commercial rent arrears, the introduction of a period of temporary rates relief...

Combining a general brand and specialisms

Local firms will succeed by building expertise across a range of areas competing effectively with niche firms as well as 'bigger practices, says Nick Dougan

Poor web content will put clients off

Your firm's website must answer key client questions rather 'than fuel your lawyers' own ego, says Paul Hajek

Nature and culture: embedding compliance across the whole of your firm

Lawyers may feel more comfortable with rules and processes, but when it comes to compliance, it's a matter of culture, and getting it right matters...

Wayward emails, regulatory breaches and compliance culture

How you deal with emails sent to the wrong client is a good indicator of how effective your compliance culture is, says Tracey Calvert

The right way forward

We must protect the elderly and not let them get dragged into policies and procedures that are needless and costly, says Bryony Cove

Double meaning: Improve relationships with cultural intelligence

Peter Alfandary explores how to develop cultural intelligence and avoid misunderstandings with clients and colleagues around the world

Rolling the Jackson dice: is there a future for independent personal injury firms?

The Jackson reforms will not destroy independent personal injury law firms, but those who want to stay in the game must accept the rules will...