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Finders, minders and grinders: working out an attribution system between partners

Measuring partners' contribution by reference to profitability gives a more realistic picture of their worth but it's also a lot more complex, says Chris Robinson

Avoiding the downwards spiral towards financial failure

Sound financial management is not just a matter for the regulator, says George Bull

Mergers are not enough

At a basic level, the very model of partnerships is flawed, ?says Fiona Hotston Moore

How financial stability got to take centre stage

Tougher economic conditions have undoubtedly made life more difficult for mid-size law firms but those embracing more rigorous financial discipline still have a promising future. Solicitors Journal teamed up with NatWest and got some of these business-savvy legal professionals around a table to discuss how they are responding to the challenge

Larger companies miss a trick

Commitment and flexibility are a niche firm's best qualities, says Russell Conway

Diversity isn't about quotas

A pragmatic approach to diversity ensures you'll have the highest quality of employees, says Kathryn Taylor

Deputies must be made mandatory in damages claims

Allowing non-deputies to be financially responsible for family members' damages claims 'is too big a risk, say Brian Bacon

Whistleblowing consultation should tackle unjustified restrictions

The government's consultation is the opportunity to address key shortfalls in the current law, says Employment Lawyers Association whistleblowing specialist Anthony Korn