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
As its former managing partner, Jonathan led the strategic and operational direction of Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) and its predecessors for 14 years, overseeing the growth of WBD first into a national, then transatlantic law firm.
Using his extensive knowledge of the legal sector, Jonathan now heads WBD's Professional Practices Group, known in the marketplace as WBD Advisory. Jonathan provides consultancy to professional service businesses on strategic and operational matters as well as mentoring support to managing partners and professional practice leaders within the UK and overseas.
Jonathan is also the head of the London office and an active member of WBD's International Group.
Website: www.womblebonddickinson.com/uk
LinkedIn: Jonathan Blair