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Jonathan Watmough: Why RPC's partners earn more for teamwork than billable hours

RPC's managing partner tells Manju Manglani why his partners ?are rewarded with a higher share of the firm's profits for ?teamwork than billable hours

Reality check: How to risk-test strategic plans to grow your law firm

Louise Fleming discusses how to risk-test strategic plans to grow your law firm through new domestic or international offices

Can you afford to ignore diversity?

Firms' client bases will only continue to become more and more diverse and this must be mirrored with a diverse workforce capable of meeting their needs, says Geraint Jones

Law firms should encourage knowledge sharing at every level

By Sue Beavil, Learning and Organisational Development Manager, Slater & Gordon

Getting things done: Bridging the gap between concept and action

By Nick Jarrett-Kerr, Visiting Professor, Nottingham Law School

After the storm: How independent law firms can achieve competitive success

Chris Marston considers what a profitable, growing, independent and highly-regarded law firm would look like in 2018

Transparency in the family courts: unanswered questions

Following Sir James Munby's recent proposals to open up the family courts to the public, Sarah French looks at the practicality and implications of the proposals

What is tax avoidance? Navigating the tax planning landscape

The lines between tax avoidance and legitimate tax planning have become very blurred, so much so that the UK economy may even be affected by the uncertainty, says Andy White