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Family mediator accreditation: can we simplify the process?

21 February 2025

For family mediation week in January, the Family Mediation Council suggested making a pledge. Mine was to the FMC itself: to make the accreditation process more straightforward.


Can data solve the growing employment claims conundrum?

19 February 2025

The number of employment law claims being lodged in the UK is on the rise, and both employers and the tribunal system are finding it challenging to cope.


Residual balances – why now again?

17 February 2025

Residual balances have been on the SRA’s radar for several years and seen as potentially a material breach, so why include them in a questionnaire about accountant’s reports?


Three key ingredients for running a successful law firm

13 February 2025

Have you considered a ‘pre-mortem’, which involves planning for potential failures by identifying everything that could go wrong and working backwards to prevent those issues?


Choose the right social media platforms for your business

11 February 2025

Two-thirds of the world’s population are on it for almost two-and-a-half hours each day, on average. Each uses at least half a dozen different platforms every month.


Managing risk: a guide for law firms

6 February 2025

Traditional risk management approaches typically focused on responding to incidents after they have occurred. Best practice today demands a more forward-thinking approach.


Legal tech in 2025: Data, data and more data management

3 February 2025

Even the staunchest sceptics are now recognising that generative AI is here to stay. But was 2024 the year that the AI ‘hype bubble’ burst?


Understanding mid-sized law firms’ priorities in 2025

30 January 2025

Mid-tier practices are looking to grow both organically, or by a merger/takeover, and our survey revealed that 17% of firms are intending to pursue an acquisition strategy over the next 12 months.


Is B Corp status right for your law firm?

28 January 2025

For law firms, becoming a certified B Corp demonstrates a commitment to balancing purpose and profit. But is it right for your law firm?


Advancing the cause of women in legal tech

24 January 2025

I have always wondered if the rate at which change in gender balance is happening is fast enough and, more pertinently, whether this ‘change’ is happening for the right reasons.

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AI and data-driven approaches to content marketing for law firms

The legal sector is experiencing a rapid technological shift, with artificial intelligence transforming not just legal practice but also how firms market their services.


Congratulations on your engagement: improving social media performance

Like most marketers I know, I have a love-hate relationship with social media. Love it when it works, hate it when it doesn’t. And it’s a tough nut to crack.


The rise of consultant lawyers and the future of legal services

Projections suggest that by 2026, one in three UK lawyers could work independently as a consultant lawyer. But what does this shift mean for both firms and lawyers?


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