The five trends of the takeover process, according to Insight Legal

Software supplier takeovers are nothing new. In the legal sector, they have been happening for years and although they levelled off for a period, they have ramped up in volume recently, as documented in legal news headlines. Because of this, there are fewer independent software suppliers in the marketplace now than ever. But what exactly […]

sa.global: Power to reprocess

Many law firms had to adapt very quickly in early 2020, and Fieldfisher was no exception – ramping up very large-scale working from home, of course, streamlining collaboration and communications for those now working in even more dispersed teams, and tackling many a business process that may still have relied on people’s proximity. Mike Giles, […]

Accesspoint Technologies – Helping your firm avoid the phishing bait

The holidays are approaching and as everyone prepares to unwind for the much-needed time off, hackers all over the world are just getting started. The Holiday period is likely to bring in a huge increase in the number of phishing attacks and as your team deals with last minute jobs and hectic schedules it becomes […]

Naq Cyber: Is your business prepared for GDPR post-brexit?

As a year like no other draws to a close, so does the transition period for the UK to negotiate a new relationship with the EU. Until now, the GDPR has remained in full force in the UK.   The exact future remains uncertain while negotiation is ongoing, however, we know that the GDPR has been […]

Actionstep: Why law firms are adopting cloud technology more than ever

For law firms, the decision to move to cloud-based practice management and productivity software is rarely taken lightly. There are many change management, business disruption and cost considerations to consider. Finding the elusive “right time” to switch to new systems can mean decisions get put on the back burner for months if not years. However, […]

Conscious Solutions: The tale of GMB listing spam and why your law firm should care

On a standard Google results page, the available real estate in a local map pack is restricted to just three local Google My Business (GMB) listings. This obviously means that the space is highly contested and much fought over. Ranking in one of the top three positions can make or break a local business in […]

Quill’s guide to starting your own law firm: Step four

This blog is based on our ’15-Step Guide to Starting Your Own Law Firm’ webinar from 12 November 2020. To download the free e-Book we shared with listeners, please visit www.quill.co.uk/Legalpracticemanagementforstartups. Every single working day this year, the SRA has approved nearly two new start-up law firms. There are lots of entrepreneurs setting up their business. If […]

Quill’s guide to starting your own law firm: top 10 compliance mistakes

Many budding lawyers will tell you that starting your own law firm is not for the faint-hearted. Here are 10 compliance mistakes we most commonly see new start-ups make and how you can avoid making them: 1. Not paying attention to the latest SRA Accounts Rules: The SRA regularly updates its rules, and it’s up […]

Quill’s guide to starting your own law firm

This blog is based on our ’15-Step Guide to Starting Your Own Law Firm’ webinar on November 12, 2020. To download the e-Book we shared with listeners, visit www.quill.co.uk/Legalpracticemanagementforstartups. Starting your own law firm is an appealing and rewarding way to make a living – and a life – but it can seem like a pipe dream. […]

How to create a connected client experience in 2021

In 2020, law firms around the world faced the sudden upheaval of business-as-usual. The traditional office environment quickly became the kitchen table and firms were charged with finding new ways of maintaining business continuity in a socially distanced world.  As we close out the year, many firms are preoccupied with how best to return to […]