This section covers succession, specialisation, mergers, selling a law firm, becoming a partner, and business structure
How to plan and execute the process of starting up a new legal practice that is compliant and financially healthy
How to set up your firm’s systems to provide the information that enables you to improve profitability and cashflow
How to avoid professional negligence claims, with examples of common problems and suggested solutions. Plus FAQs on PII
This section only covers SRA Accounts Rules and GDPR at the moment. Compliance for start-ups is covered in the Starting up...
How to protect your law firm from cyber attacks. What steps to take if your systems are hacked
How to recruit and retain a team that is both happy and highly effective, dealing with the HR issues along the way
In marketing, like anything, you need to get the basics right. Otherwise the time and money you invest in marketing will be wasted
How to win new clients, make the most of existing relationships, encourage referrals and generate new leads
How to approach creating a law firm website that works, from agreeing your objectives to making sure you get the results you want
Why lawyers need to know about social media, how to make the most of the opportunities and how to avoid potential pitfalls
How to use PR to build your firm’s reputation; and how to create cost-effective advertising – traditional and online – that delivers results
James's full title at Travelers is Managing Director – Professional Indemnity, Bond & Specialty Europe.
He is an expert in professional indemnity insurance for the UK legal sector. As an underwriter, James handled law firms ranging from sole practitioners up to and including the international law firms.
James' current role involves identifying where the risks are greatest in the legal sector, understanding how to minimise these risks, and ensuring that Travelers PI insurance products provide comprehensive solutions in a competitive market.
He is responsible for Travelers' SME solicitors portfolio. This includes sole practitioners, freelancers, non-reserved legal activity practitioners and all law firms up to the larger national firms.
James joined the insurance market in 2008. He has more than 10 years’ experience in tailoring value propositions specifically to law firms.
See the Travelers website for topical articles on issues affecting law firms.
Website: Travelers
LinkedIn: James Graham