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.
Acas has published guidance to help employers prepare for any issues which may arise during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris starting on the 26 July...
The Department for Business and Trade has published the statutory Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement which sets out employers’...
His Majesty, King Charles III, has set out the government’s priorities and proposed policies for the next parliamentary session at the State Opening...
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has issued a consultation on the law on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. On 26 October...
Law360: The Labour Party's electoral victory on 4 July 2024 will usher in the biggest employment law reform in a generation, lawyers say—but some...
Equitable remedies in contractual disputesWhile the primary remedy for contractual breach is that of damages (see Practice Note: Contractual...
Brexit timelineOn 23 June 2016, the UK held a referendum on its membership of the EU, with a majority voting in favour of the UK leaving the EU. On 29...
Contractual damages—general principlesThis Practice Note considers the general principles of recovering damages for contractual breach, starting with...
Doing business in: BrazilUpdated in April 2024Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world by geographical area (3,287,956 sq mi), and the seventh...
Sunsetting retained EU law—essentialsRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (REUL(RR)A...
Fee sharing agreement—law firmsThis Agreement is made on [insert date]Parties1[insert name of company] [of OR a company incorporated in [England and...
Policy—shared parental leave (birth) (short form)1Introduction1.1This policy outlines the arrangements for shared parental leave and pay in relation...
Letter—trainee solicitor offer letter [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Precedent has been archived and not maintained. From 1 September 2021, candidates can...
Recognised training contract—trainee solicitor [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Precedent has been archived and is not maintained. From 1 September 2021,...
Common behavioural interview questions—law firmsAnalytical thinkingBehaviourIdentifies concerns and causes of problems and finds links between...
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...
³¢±ð³æ³¦±ð±ô—a²õ²õ±ð²õ²õ³¾±ð²Ô³ÙLexcel is the Law Society's practice management standard. It is not compulsory although Lexcel accreditation can be helpful for firms...
Land that is or was occupied by a permanent structure; the opposite of greenfield or virgin land.
Essential Service Water System: The ESWS circulates the water that cools the plant’s heat exchangers and other components before dissipating the heat into the environment. Because this includes cooling the systems that remove decay heat from both the primary system and the spent fuel rod cooling ponds, the ESWS is a safety-critical system. Since the water is frequently drawn from an adjacent river, the sea, or other large body of water, the system can be fouled by seaweed, marine organisms, oil pollution, ice and debris. In locations without a large body of water in which to dissipate the heat, water is recirculated via a cooling tower.
International Nuclear Safety Advisory Group: a group of experts with high professional competence in the field of safety which provides advice and guidance on nuclear safety approaches, policies and principles