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Changing lanes

William Freivogel discusses how to avoid disqualification on matters as a result of non-lawyers changing firms

Unequal opportunity

Partner Michael Burd of Lewis Silkin explores the requirements and challenges of gender diversity for law firms in Europe

Superleader: What makes an effective law firm leader

What does it take to be an effective law firm leader? Managing partners share their insights and experiences with Kate Clifton

Competitor collective: How law firms can collaborate to obtain supplier discounts

David Copping discusses the ways in which law firms can collaborate to obtain discounts on products and services from suppliers

Client likeability: How to build rapport and relationships with clients

Douglas McPherson discusses how to develop professional likeability for enduring client relationships

Fly on the wall: What PE investors look for in law firms

A firm's approach to key account management can be critical in determining whether it will obtain external investment, reveals Meirion Jones

Rocky relations

The latest Court of Appeal payment protection insurance ruling is a blow for claims management companies but not necessarily for consumers, says Fred Philpott

Animal firm

Outcomes-focused regulation aims to level the playing field for all providers of legal services, but the reality is that it could make some law firms more equal than others. Solicitors Journal finds out from lawyers at the coalface