The Legal Ombudsman (Leo) has warned solicitors it expects them to give clients an upfront cost estimate before taking on a case.
Finance
Sole practitioners exceed small firms' PEP
Profit-per-equity partner is on the rise for sole practitioners, with a survey finding it had exceeded that of two to four partner firms for the first time.
16 May 2019
Survival kit: Planning a successful merger
A decision to merge with another firm must be based on realistic aspirations and carefully planned as part of a clear development strategy, say Howard Hackney and Barry Wilkinson
06 Mar 2019
Debt protocol: An unnecessary hurdle or a necessary protection?
Melanie Hart reviews the primary requirements of the new pre-action protocol for debt claims
13 Sep 2017
Jackson’s unanswered questions
Francis Kendall considers whether a reduction in the hourly rates for incurred costs on detailed assessment should also be applied to budgeted costs
12 Sep 2017
Partners, don’t let your firm manage you
Strong corporate governance coupled with a robust credit control policy will greatly assist in cash management, writes Viv Williams
16 Jun 2017
Ten steps towards greater financial stability
Take care of your firm’s financial management and your firm will take care of you, advises Martyn Caplan
06 Jun 2017
