by Paul Bennett | Oct 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
During the recent conference season across the legal profession, I have spoken at numerous events and been asked one question: Did you take August off again this year? In France, August follows a cultural tradition of mass summer rest known as les grandes vacances,...
by Paul Bennett | Oct 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
We are fortunate. Most of our clients find us through word of mouth, or because they have heard one of us speak at a conference or webinar, or read something we have written in books and magazines over the years. We do not need to market in the traditional sense, and...
by Paul Bennett | Jul 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
A year ago, when clients asked me how their teams should stay ahead of AI, I told them to double down on the professional skills that set them apart. I still believe that is critical, but on its own, it is no longer enough. The law firms that will thrive with AI are...
by Mark Briegal | Jul 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
On 1 July 2026 the Supreme Court handed down its judgment in HMRC v BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP [2026] UKSC 18. The Court unanimously dismissed BlueCrest’s appeal, upholding the Court of Appeal’s approach to the “salaried members”...
by Mark Briegal | Jun 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most LLP agreements pay careful attention to how profits are shared. Far fewer give the same thought to what happens when there are losses. That omission can have serious consequences for members; consequences that are, with proper drafting, entirely avoidable. The...
by Mark Briegal | Jun 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Law Society Gazette published my latest opinion piece on the Solicitors Regulation Authority and its proposal to take 29% more from the profession next year. Reform of the regulator is long overdue, and Sarah Rapson’s candour as chief executive is genuinely...
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