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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.
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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.
Employment analysis: The government has published the Employment Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional and Saving Provisions)...
Share Incentives analysis: Elissavet Grout is a partner in the Tax Department at Travers Smith LLP and heads the firm's Incentives and Remuneration...
Pensions analysis: MPs have passed the Second Reading of the National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill which includes...
Employment Analysis: The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 and was published (in pdf form only) on 19...
A new independent report commissioned by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has found increased confidence among law firm employers in the...
Working with foreign lawyers—the registered foreign lawyer (RFL) regimeThe Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) operates a registration regime for...
Working with Swiss lawyers—the registered European lawyer (REL) and registered Swiss lawyer (RSL) regimesAt 11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020, the...
How to manage under-performing employeesThis ‘How to’ guide sets out how to manage under-performance in the workplace. It considers, in particular,...
How to conduct informal performance management meetingsThis ‘How to’ guide sets out how to conduct an informal performance management meeting. It...
Managing conductThis Practice Note considers the aims of conduct management in the workplace, codes of conduct and disciplinary procedures,...
Letter—performance procedure (2): to employee confirming written improvement notice or final written warning[To be typed on headed notepaper][Insert...
Draft outline script for grievance meetingThis Precedent is a draft script for an employer to use to act as a reminder of the steps to take at a...
Policy and procedure—performance and capability (short form)1Introduction1.1This document sets out the policy and procedure we operate to...
Letter—disciplinary procedure (4): to employee confirming dismissal on notice (following previous warnings)[To be typed on headed notepaper of...
Letter—disciplinary procedure (2): to employee requesting attendance at hearing[To be typed on headed notepaper of employer][Insert date]Dear [insert...
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....
Corporate social responsibility—CSR—regulatory requirementsThis Practice Note considers regulatory requirements relating to corporate social...
The importance of good time recordingThis Practice Note is intended for law firms. It explains why time recording is so important. It also explores...
How to read and understand the financial accounts of a law firmThis Practice Note provides information about how to read and understand the financial...
Qualifying work experience (QWE)From 1 September 2021, there is a new route to qualification for aspiring solicitors—the Solicitors Qualifying...
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)Until 31 August 2021, the main route to solicitor qualification (training contract route) required...
The structure of a negotiationWhen entering into any negotiation, be it a multimillion pound business deal or an agreeing the office coffee rota,...
Attendance review meetings (ARMs)—FAQs—law firms1. Does an attendance review meeting (ARM) mean I’m being disciplined for my absence?No. An ARM does...
Health and safety in the workplace—regulatory requirementsThis Practice Note covers regulatory requirements relating to health and safety in the...
Lexcel pre-assessment—top tips for all staffWhat is Lexcel?Lexcel is a Law Society quality accreditation, which is only awarded to solicitors who meet...
How to manage health and safety in the workplaceAn organisation has a duty to ensure it manages the health and safety risks in its workplace...
Time recording FAQsFAQsThese FAQs supplement our Time recording policy, which can be found [state where, eg on our intranet].What is [matter-related...
Formulating a learning and development—L&D—policyThis Practice Note provides information on formulating a learning and development (L&D)...
Fee sharing agreement—law firmsThis Agreement is made on [insert date]Parties1[insert name of company] [of OR a company incorporated in [England and...
How to conduct a health and safety risk assessmentHaving in place a well-thought-out and accessible structure on health and safety could help enable...
Step 6: Creating a business development planHow to produce a business development planBy way of a summary, you should follow this basic strategic...
Drafting an appraisal formThis Practice Note provides guidance on drafting an appraisal form which can be used to assess and review an individual’s...
How to formulate a strategic plan—law firmsWhat are strategic aims?A strategic aims document is also sometimes known as a strategic plan. It sets out...
Business to consumer—contracts between a business and a consumer
Where the final repayment of principal in a loan transaction is substantially larger than earlier repayment instalments.
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