If you have a HR department or not, this topic can be a reference tool or way to understand why HR is important, what a firm needs to do, and how. We combine relevant employment law with practical HR guidance.
Every business needs to be compliant with H&S legislation. Law firms often outsource this area due to a lack of knowledge. We can demystify these requirements and help firms do what they need to do themselves.
Any law firm that has or wants to get Lexcel accreditation (the Law Society’s practice management standard) will find this subtopic invaluable. Get practical pre-assessment, assessment day, and post-assessment guidance.
There's more to running a firm than being a good lawyer. If you want to succeed in today's tough legal landscape you have to manage your business effectively. Strategic planning, finances, business development and more.
Law360: Employers must assess the risk that staff will be sexually harassed and ensure they have preventative policies and procedures in place as they...
Employment analysis: On 10 October 2024, the government published the Employment Rights Bill 2024. The Bill sets out the rights and policies,...
Law360: Employers must anticipate scenarios of potential sexual harassment and act to protect their staff if they are to comply with a new...
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published an updated technical guidance for employers on the steps they can take to prevent sexual...
The report published by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development ICIPD) examined data from employers and employees to assess the level of...
Attracting diverse talent—law firmsThis Practice Note provides information for firms about what diverse talent is, different ways to recruit diverse...
The human side of negotiationWhen entering into any negotiation, be it a multimillion-pound business deal or agreeing the office coffee rota, there...
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Good practice in personal development and appraisalsThis Practice Note Good practice in personal development and appraisals is intended for law firms....
Diversity monitoring—law firmsThe Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) requires you to collect, report and publish data regarding the diversity...
Learning and development support or administrator—role profileKey informationInformationDetailsName of firmName of role holderReports toRole...
Head of learning and development or Learning and development manager—role profileKey informationName of firmName of role holderReports toRole...
Job description and personal specification—law firmsA: The roleInformationDetailsJob titleJob refDepartmentSectionReports...
Learning and development specialist or trainer—role profileKey informationInformationDetailsName of firmName of role holderReports toRole...
Deed of dissolution of partnership—sale to third partyThis Deed of dissolution is made on [insert date] Parties1Each of the persons whose names and...
Qualifying work experience (QWE)From 1 September 2021, there is a new route to qualification for aspiring solicitors—the Solicitors Qualifying...
Corporate social responsibility—CSR—regulatory requirementsThis Practice Note considers regulatory requirements relating to corporate social...
How to read and understand the financial accounts of a law firmThis Practice Note provides information about how to read and understand the financial...
Formulating a learning and development—L&D—policyThis Practice Note provides information on formulating a learning and development (L&D) policy. It...
The impact of pricing on profitabilityBusinesses are constantly looking for ways to improve performance and effective pricing can be instrumental in...
How to conduct an effective attendance review meeting—law firmsThis Practice Note is intended for law firms. It provides guidance on how to conduct an...
How to prepare and deliver a training course or presentationThis Practice Note covers how to prepare and deliver a training course or presentation. It...
What is pro bono?Many lawyers recognise it is a privilege to be able to provide legal advice and representation and be a part of the legal system....
Fee sharing agreement—law firmsThis Agreement is made on [insert date]Parties1[insert name of company] [of OR a company incorporated in [England and...
Health and safety in the workplace—regulatory requirementsThis Practice Note covers regulatory requirements relating to health and safety in the...
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)Until 31 August 2021, the main route to solicitor qualification (training contract route) required...
Benchmarking—what are normal measures of financial performance in a law firm?This Practice Note provides information about different ways of measuring...
The structure of a negotiationWhen entering into any negotiation, be it a multimillion pound business deal or an agreeing the office coffee rota,...
Completion of training contractThis Practice Note explains SRA requirements and guidance on the process for applying for admission as a solicitor,...
Preparing an effective tender presentationThe interview stage is your opportunity to present your proposal to the prospective client. Lack of...
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) statement—law firmsOur diversity and inclusion (D&I) statement articulates our commitment to a diverse workforce and...
The importance of good time recordingThis Practice Note is intended for law firms. It explains why time recording is so important. It also explores...
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Best endeavours', 'reasonable endeavours' and all other variations are frequently used in drafting commercial agreements. Obligations imposed range from absolute ‘best endeavours’ obligation to the weaker ‘reasonable endeavours’ obligation. The exact meaning of these expressions will be subject to the standard rules of contractual interpretation.
The Pensions Regulator may issue an improvement notice to a person they believe has breached legislative requirements. This is a notice directing a person to take certain actions, or to refrain from certain actions.
Matters undertaken at the general meeting (particularly the AGM) of a company. Since the overhaul of the Listing Rules from 1 July 2005, the term 'ordinary business' is used without specific definition. Under previous editions of the Listing Rules an exhaustive list of resolutions considered to be 'ordinary business' at the AGM of a listed company were set out, including matters such as receiving or adopting accounts, and declaring a dividend. Instead the FCA expects the term to cover any resolution that companies would regularly seek approval for at their AGMs. Listed companies must make their own judgements about what they would consider to be ordinary business, with reference to their articles of association which may make a distinction between ordinary and special business.