United Kingdom: Management

A few days ago I had the pleasure of being inIstanbul meeting colleagues from 30 or more different countries who practice in my specialised area of family law. The sun shone and it was lovely to meet colleagues. It's a wonderful city.

After a long international road trip, van trouble, and a disrupted routine, the temptation was real: skip the live presentation. Or mail it in. Just this once.

For accounts payable (AP) providers and platforms, delivering a seamless customer experience is crucial.

Jon East, a seasoned Senior Legal Consultant and proud Eversheds Sutherland alumnus, shares his journey from corporate associate to interim lawyer.

In the latest episode of "The Space," Ron Huletey, a paralegal at Gowling WLG, discusses his career journey, from Canada to Birmingham, and his unique path to becoming a solicitor. He shares insights on alternative legal career routes and the value of workplace support systems.

Delegation isn't just a skill; it's an art—and let's face it, one of the hardest to master.

Jonathan Grant discusses evolving paths into the legal profession, comparing traditional LPC routes with the emerging SQE. He highlights various law firm structures, from traditional and specialist firms to consultancies, emphasizing the importance of firm culture and training quality.

Stephanie Hamon of Norton Rose Fulbright advises in-house lawyers on legal operations: start with discovery, strategy, and data; optimize resources and workflows; choose tech based on needs; secure stakeholder buy-in; and prioritize projects aligned with company strategy.

In this blog, we discuss the need for scalability in law firms' document management systems (DMS). Traditional on-premises DMS solutions are limited in handling variable workloads, often wasting resources during non-peak periods. Cloud-based DMS platforms, however, offer elastic scalability, allowing firms to efficiently scale resources based on demand, enhance performance, and support remote collaboration. Embracing cloud technology not only improves operational agility but also ensures compe