Legal services

Articles

9 Jan 2015

Whither the solicitors' profession?

The entry into historically reserved legal activities by new and innovative players such as chartered accountants has given the legal market much to be concerned about, and the risk adverse nature of legal practitioners  does not put them in good stead to rise to the challenge, warns Ian Muirhead

16 Dec 2014

State of play: case summaries

Jennifer Ridgway and Karen Bayley review recent case law concerning multiple issues of inheritance and vulnerable clients

28 Nov 2014

Breaking down silos

A silo mentality has its benefits, but constant isolation and a lack of camaraderie will always lead to an inefficient firm, says Geraint Jones

14 Nov 2014

Multipurpose vehicle

Cross-selling within a firm can be a hugely profitable source of work but puzzlingly, it is hardly ever a priority for most firms, says Doug McPherson

30 Oct 2014

Holistic legal services

With greater flexibility in pensions, the removal of the 'death tax' and further tax breaks expected, regulation of legal service providers will become the key sticking point, says Ian Muirhead

28 Oct 2014

State of play: case summaries

Heather Viljoen and Karen Bayley review recent case law concerning trusts, probate and vulnerable clients

23 Oct 2014

A fear of failure

Give your staff the freedom to be innovative and reassure them that failure is a natural part of their professional development

22 Oct 2014

Adapt and thrive

Practitioners must adapt to the needs and characteristics of the family dynamic if they are to successfully advise a family business, says Dr James Cunningham