About Practice Management
There鈥檚 more to running a law firm than being good at law. If you want to succeed in today鈥檚 tough legal landscape you have to manage your business effectively. That means strategic planning, business planning, financial management, risk management, talent management, operational management, knowledge management, HR, IT, tax, pensions, business development, health & safety, learning & development and facilities.
Human resources (HR)
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.
Health & safety (H&S)
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.
Lexcel Practice Management Standard
Any law firm that has or wants to get Lexcel accreditation (the Law Society鈥檚 practice management standard) will find this subtopic invaluable. Get practical pre-assessment, assessment day, and post-assessment guidance.
Running a firm
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.
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The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has confirmed the implementation of Neonatal Care Leave and Pay will be effective from 6 April 2025,...
Carers UK and Employers for Carers have conducted a survey on the implementation of the Carer's Leave Act 2023, which came into force in April 2024...
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued a warning notice to law firms, particularly those engaged in high-volume claims work, regarding...
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published guidance on what employers need to know about the new sexual harassment law and...
Employment analysis: The Lexis+庐 Employment team have put together a round-up of the key employment law developments in 2024 as well as a look ahead...
Latest Practice Management Practice Notes
How to suspend an employeeThis 鈥楬ow to鈥 guide sets out how to suspend an employee (or worker) for the purposes of an investigation.A suspension is a...
How to manage under-performing employeesThis 鈥楬ow to鈥 guide sets out how to manage under-performance in the workplace. It considers, in particular,...
How to conduct a disciplinary hearingThis 鈥楬ow to鈥 guide sets out how to conduct a disciplinary (or conduct) hearing or meeting, as part of a fair...
How to plan and prepare for a disciplinary hearingThis 鈥楬ow to鈥 guide sets out how to plan and prepare for a disciplinary hearing or meeting, as part...
How to conduct informal performance management meetingsThis 鈥楬ow to鈥 guide sets out how to conduct an informal performance management meeting. It...
Latest Practice Management Precedents
笔辞濒颈肠测鈥攈辞尘别飞辞谤办颈苍驳1Introduction1.1For the purposes of this policy, 鈥榟omeworking鈥 means working all (or almost all) of your working hours from your...
External visit risk assessment formA: General informationDate of assessment[Insert date of assessment]Person(s) conducting assessment[Insert name]B:...
External visit procedure1Application of this procedure1.1This procedure should be followed by all staff members before undertaking any visits away...
Letter鈥擡mployer confirms withdrawal or disposal by agreement of flexible working request[Insert name of employee][Insert address of employee][Insert...
Policy and procedure鈥攆lexible working (short form)1Introduction1.1This document sets out our policy on handling requests by eligible employees for a...
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Qualifying work experience (QWE)
Qualifying work experience (QWE)From 1 September 2021, there is a new route to qualification for aspiring solicitors鈥攖he Solicitors Qualifying...
Corporate social responsibility鈥擟SR鈥攔egulatory requirements
Corporate social responsibility鈥擟SR鈥攔egulatory requirementsThis Practice Note considers regulatory requirements relating to corporate social...
How to read and understand the financial accounts of a law firm
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鈥擫&D鈥攑olicy
Formulating a learning and development鈥擫&D鈥攑olicyThis Practice Note聽provides information on formulating a learning and development (L&D) policy. It...
The impact of pricing on profitability
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鈥攍aw firms
How to conduct an effective attendance review meeting鈥攍aw 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 presentation
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?
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鈥攍aw firms
Fee sharing agreement鈥攍aw 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鈥攔egulatory requirements
Health and safety in the workplace鈥攔egulatory requirementsThis Practice Note covers regulatory requirements relating to health and safety in the...
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)Until 31 August 2021, the main route to solicitor qualification (training contract route) required...
Benchmarking鈥攚hat are normal measures of financial performance in a law firm?
Benchmarking鈥攚hat are normal measures of financial performance in a law firm?This Practice Note provides information about different ways of measuring...
The structure of a negotiation
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 contract
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 presentation
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鈥攍aw firms
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) statement鈥攍aw firmsOur diversity and inclusion (D&I) statement articulates our commitment to a diverse workforce and...
The importance of good time recording
The importance of good time recordingThis Practice Note is intended for law firms. It explains why time recording is so important. It also explores...
尝别虫肠别濒鈥攁蝉蝉别蝉蝉尘别苍迟
尝别虫肠别濒鈥攁蝉蝉别蝉蝉尘别苍迟Lexcel is the Law Society's practice management standard. It is not compulsory although Lexcel accreditation can be helpful for firms...
Associated legal terms
Cleansing relief
A relief which disapplies the offshore transfer rule contained in ITA 2007, s 809R(4) in relation to an individual.
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
GMOs are organisms (apart from human beings) whose genetic material has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by reproduction and/or natural recombination. EU legislation on GMOs deals with the use, deliberate release into the environment and marketing of GMOs, including genetically modified food and animal feed, based on an assessment of their risks to health and the environment.
Proportionality
The principle imported from jurisprudence on the European Convention on Human Rights, essentially that: interference with individual Convention rights must be proportionate to the legitimate public aim pursued and that the reasons advanced for the proportionality of the restriction must be 'relevant and sufficient'.
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