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Holistic services: BD lessons for law firms from accountancy firms

What can law firms learn from accountancy firms when it comes to holistic business development? In the first of a series of articles, Derek Klyhn...

Data threats: Prevent reputational damage with cyber security

With cyber threats on the rise, how can law firms ensure that confidential client information is held securely? Stephen Brown provides some pointers

Delivering a new generation of commercially-aware lawyers and leaders

By Leah Darbyshire, Head of Content, Managing Partner Events

The pensions genie is out of the bottle

Clients approaching retirement should consider their pension as part of their overall wealth, taking into account any property or other investments they hold, says Paul...

Streamlining partnership: The wider impact of the UK LLP tax changes

The controversial UK LLP tax changes have had the added benefit of removing the distinction between equity and non-equity partners, says Fergus Payne  

The end of email: Why law firms should embrace social business

Guy Alvarez and Joe Lamport discuss why large law firms should embrace the social business revolution

Web of trust: Five steps to protect your law firm from cyber attacks

Law firms are increasingly at risk of cyber security breaches by staff, vendors and hackers. Elizabeth A. Ferrell, Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair suggest...

Risky clients: The practicalities of reporting on clients

Alison Matthews discusses how to balance the competing demands of client care, compliance and legal privilege when faced with suspicious criminal activity