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Beyond the horizon

It is not clear what firms of the future will look like, how they'll be staffed and what shape management will take however, resisting change is never the way forward, advises Geraint Jones

Back to basics

Cross selling strategies and marketing plans should not to be the domain of a specialist within a firm, often it's the smallest things which everyone can contribute to, which have the biggest impact, says Doug McPherson

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

State of play: case summaries

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

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

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

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

State of play: case summaries

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