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Streamlining legal case management in medium-sized law firms

Every minute counts when it comes to delivering top-notch legal services to clients in today’s fast-paced world This is especially true for medium-sized law firms that need to operate efficiently to stay competitive. Embracing technology is key to streamlining legal case management and delivering better results. But how do you streamline your case management? Learn best practices from Peter Nesbit, legal practice consultant at Access Legal.

Business continuity for conveyancers

Business continuity and resilience are paramount for all businesses, particularly for UK conveyancers who must ensure uninterrupted operations in the face of potential risks and disruptions. To meet the requirements of the CQS Core Practice Management Standards and adhere to the Law Society’s guidance on risk management, conveyancers must establish a robust business continuity plan, according to Chris Morris, head of pre-sales at Access Legal.

Measuring inclusiveness

Reporting diversity data is a must for compliance – Access Legal’s regulatory director, Brian Rogers, offers advice on how to record data on your firm’s diversity profile.

Law firm non-compliance

Brian Rogers, regulatory director at Access Legal, examines SRA and SDT breach data to pinpoint the areas where law firms are most commonly falling short of compliance.

How do I improve my law firm clients experience?

Lauren Colbeck, head of product at Access Legal, explains why legal client experience is now one of the most important parts of a successful law firm’s strategy and offers some top tips for law firms to consider.

The real cost of cloud

Cost-effectiveness doesn’t necessarily mean savings when it comes to cloud – it means a more effective use of your firm’s existing resources, says Louise Abbott, product marketing manager at Access.

The history of law firm automation

Automation in the legal sector means very different things today than it did seven decades ago. Jo Hunter, legal sector marketing specialist at Access Legal, traces the history of tech in legal.

A monthly legal compliance update

Law firms need to assess what the ongoing political upheaval – including the resignation of the prime minister – combined with updates to the compliance landscape this month mean for their risk profile, says Brian Rogers, regulatory director at Access Legal.

Risk assessments as wide as your firm

Firm-wide risk assessments are not to be taken lightly – they’re comprehensive exercises that need to be updated regularly, according to Beth Mayman, head of risk and compliance services at Access Legal.

The rules about law firm referrals from third parties and how to avoid problems

Access Legal’s regulatory director, Brian Rogers, cross-references common practice with SRA stipulations to highlight potential pitfalls of third-party referrals, and how to keep your firm compliant.