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Slow response to a scam: avoiding a complaint to the Legal Ombudsman
Cybercrime is on the increase. Jason Chapman and Anjali Mouelhi explore a real case where the victim of a scam complained to the Legal Ombudsman...
06 Jul 2023
What would you do if your partner stole from your firm?
Alan Sheeley, Samantha Palmer and Michael Reading share key actions you must take should you receive an allegation of fraud within your firm.
31 Mar 2023
How you and your clients can benefit from investing in legal translation services
Nicole Fenwick and Irene Corchado Resmella explore how working with a specialist legal translator can help break down language barriers to benefit both you and...
17 Mar 2023
Witnessing signatures: solicitor struck off for false claim
Jessica Clay considers a case where a solicitor found themselves in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for misconduct. Breaches of the SRA Principles were alleged,...
26 Jan 2023
Empathy and sensitivity: a new approach for no-fault divorce
No-fault divorce is the biggest shake up in family law for decades and involves a whole new set of procedures. As family lawyer Rita Gupta...
24 Mar 2022
How we’re embracing ESG and sustainability as part of our strategy for success
David Hunter, member of our Climate Change Working Group, discusses how Bates Wells has incorporated environmental, social and governance principles into how it's doing business.
08 Feb 2022
Great expectations: when to let clients go
Rita Gupta shares her advice for legal professionals on how to know when to let the client go.
28 Jul 2020
Owning up to mistakes: what's the right thing to do?
Mistakes happen. Everybody – even lawyers at the top firms – make mistakes. Pearl Moses sets out the steps to take if something goes wrong.
08 Jan 2020
6 tips to keep legal fees proportionate for the privately paying client
Rita Gupta, director of Leiper Gupta Family Lawyers (LGFL Ltd), and member of the Law Society's Family Law panel and Resolution, shares her advice...
23 Oct 2019
The due diligence dilemma for law firms
Under the new SRA Code of Conduct, all referrals to IFAs must be based on a written agreement if a fee-sharing agreement is in place....
08 Mar 2019
SFO v ENRC update: Privilege in internal investigations after the Court of Appeal
Alan Sheeley and Emilie Jones discuss the implications for litigation privilege following the overturning of Andrews J's controversial ruling.
01 Oct 2018
Legal professional privilege in corporate internal investigations: an update
Legal professional privilege is a fundamental human right. It encourages clients to be open and frank to their lawyers and enables lawyers to act in...
27 Apr 2018
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