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Reality bites

Costs budgeting is now the norm in most types of litigation, not least in proceedings concerning trusts and estates, where the costs can be very high, says Lloyd Junor

Everyone needs solicitors, whether they like us or not

Prevalent, and often insulting, misconceptions about lawyers is something else trainees have to get used to, says Pippa Allsop

Independent – or what?

Solicitors may be confused by financial product providers, some of whom are still incentivised, despite the lack of commission, says Ian Muirhead

Twitter: where it's @

Tweeting can help you win work, differentiate your practice and raise your profile but make sure you are fully invested, says Julian Summerhayes

Retracing your data steps

Suddenly we have something new to worry about and it's called metadata, says Mick Jones

Birds of a feather

There's a conversation happening online whether you are a part of it or not. Keith Johnston reviews why private client professionals should be engaging with the industry and their clients on Twitter and LinkedIn

Desert island risk: can you survive alone?

Sharing client bases, joining up with financial advisers and retaining clients. Does this sound like you or your firm? Jennifer Palmer-Violet reports on why private client solicitors must get their heads out of the sand and consider integration before i

Finding the wheat

Immediate impressions do count but give candidates a fair chance at interview and look for lasting key attributes that befit your team goals, says Geraint Jones