“Should we merge?” A discussion on whether, when and how to merge with another firm – Part 2: Professional Practices Alliance Webinar Recording
July 18th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
We are delighted to share the webinar recording of part 2 in the Professional Practices Alliance webinar series, ‘”Should we merge?”, a discussion on whether, when and how to merge with another firm, in which an expert panel explores how firms should plan and prepare for a merger. Please see below for full details. In this […]
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Rage, rage against the dying of the light: time to rethink mandatory retirement for partners?
May 17th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
In this article, first published in The Global Legal Post, our Partner, Andrew Pavlovic, Managing Partner, Clare Murray, and Senior Associate, Pooja Dasgupta, discuss the potential legal and regulatory risks of partner age discrimination for professional services firms along with some practical tips on how firms can help to promote and maintain a positive and inclusive culture for older partners.
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“Should we merge?” A Discussion on whether, when and how to merge with another firm – Professional Practices Alliance Growth Strategy Webinar Series
May 13th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
“Should we merge?” A Discussion on whether, when and how to merge with another firm – Professional Practices Alliance Growth Strategy Webinar Series
Tuesday, 24 May 2022, 9.30 am – 10.30 am BST and Thursday, 26 May 2022, 9.30 am – 10.30 am BST
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Introducing a Fitness to Practise Regime – A New Approach to Regulatory Misconduct – The SRA Consultation on Rule Changes on Health & Wellbeing at Work – Ten-Minute Talk
May 5th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
The SRA recently launched a new consultation on proposed rule changes on health and wellbeing at work, following their recent guidance and thematic review on workforce environments. The consultation proposes the introduction of a limited fitness to practise regime, enabling the SRA to place conditions or restrictions on a solicitors Practising Certificate where a medical […]
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The SRA Consultation on Rule Changes on Health & Wellbeing at Work: Treating Colleagues With Respect – A Welcome Progression or Regulatory Overreach? – Ten-Minute Talk
April 29th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
On 4 March 2022, the SRA launched a new consultation on proposed rule changes on health and wellbeing at work, following on from their recent guidance and thematic review on workplace environments. The consultation proposes the following change to the Code of Conduct for Individuals and Firms: ‘You treat colleagues fairly and with respect. You […]
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A Regulatory Line in the Sand for Junior Solicitors? Reflections on the Claire Matthews SRA Case
April 27th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
The recent decision by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to abandon the re-hearing of its prosecution of Claire Matthews, a junior solicitor struck off the Roll by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal in 2020 for acting dishonestly, has been widely welcomed by the legal profession. In this news alert, senior associate Louise O’Connor and partner Andrew Pavlovic consider the potential implications of the decision for junior solicitors and firms moving forward.
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When is an Injunction an Appropriate Remedy?
March 14th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
In this news alert, Partner Andrew Pavlovic and Associate Yulia Fedorenko consider the legal hurdles that need to be overcome in order to obtain an injunction and the strategic, commercial, and reputational considerations that need to be evaluated when deciding whether or not to apply for injunctive relief, following the recent case of Transparently Ltd […]
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Effective Supervision and Support: SRA Workplace Culture Review – Part 3
March 10th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
In the third of our three-part video series on the SRA review, Partners Emma Bartlett and Andrew Pavlovic focus on the need for law firms to put in place effective systems of supervision, discussing the following: The role of effective supervision in cultivating the right culture What effective supervision looks like The SRA rules regarding supervision and the circumstances […]
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Creating a “Speak-Up” Culture: SRA Workplace Culture Review – Part 2
March 1st, 2022 by Stuart Smith
In the second of our three-part video series on the SRA review, Partners Beth Hale and Andrew Pavlovic focus on the need for law firms to create a “speak-up” culture, considering the inherent challenges that law firms face in cultivating such a culture, and discussing what firms can do to encourage the reporting of: Mistakes […]
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In this article, first published by Accountancy Age, our regulatory and professional discipline partner, Andrew Pavlovic, shares insights on KPMG’s tribunal hearing, shedding light on the regulatory implications for the firm and individuals involved.
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