If anyone is going to push our profession towards more modern ways of working, it is new people, with new ideas. But these people need a well-rounded legal education.

I am acutely aware as a consultant to law firms, rather than someone who works within one, that there is still some reticence to fully embrace the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s transparency rules.

Third-party litigation funding in the UK has been thrown into a state of uncertainty following the surprise decision of the UK Supreme Court that litigation funding agreements are DBAs.

Succession planning is crucial for equity partners to ensure the smooth transition of their practice. But when there is a lack of interest from within the firm, partners must explore alternative strategies.

Good branding is at the heart of any successful business. It’s not enough to simply have a great product or service if no one knows about it and it’s more important than ever to make yours stand out.