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The art of listening

Managing partner of Black County firm FBC Manby Bowdler, Kim Carr, explains how her passion for people drives her

Succession: a tough nut to crack

Succession is a tricky issue for small firms and early planning is vital, says William Franklin

Calling time on booze culture

Firms are taking steps to side-line alcohol culture to create healthier attitudes and alternatives, says Laura Uberoi

Steering the ship

David Kirwan imparts key advice for new managing partners gleaned from 39 years at the helm of his own firm

Rejecting the anti-role model

Dana Denis-Smith explains why women at the top must lead by example

A matter of trust

Against the background of a significant increase in injury and illness in the armed forces, Ahmed Al-Nahhas highlights the common features of military claims 

The cat and the law firm: the purr-fect advantage

Dr Bob Murray shares how an uninvited cat calmed a firm's clients – and brought a managing partner to his knees

Random coffee with strangers

Hélène Russell explains the importance of diversity for innovation and offers five simple suggestions for improving diversity in everyday learning activities