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The key to client retention is on your desktop

Douglas McPherson offers a pragmatic guide on how an open approach and Microsoft Office can sustain effective working relationships

Costs budgeting can prove its worth

Sue Nash considers how solicitors can get the most out of initial costs and case management conferences

Eerily quiet

Even though low volatility should help investors get a good night's sleep, there are increasing concerns afoot, but for how long, asks Claire Bennison

LLP stakeholders: Financial reward and ownership under the Finance Act 2014

William Wastie explores the options under the Finance Act 2014 for UK law firms looking to change their reward and ownership structures

Farmhouse rules

Julie Butler offers an overview of the new permitted development criteria for agricultural properties

Reputations take years to build and minutes to destroy

Wiping the slate clean for clients, especially high-profile ones, is now more complicated because of Googl';s 'right to be forgotten', argues Jonathan T R Silverman

Future-proofing your law firm

By Andrew Hedley, Director, Hedley Consulting

Widening the family circle

Despite the perceived costs, there are merits to introducing independent trustees to help look after everyon';s best interests, says Nicola Marchant