To furlough or not to furlough - that is the question! I am not an economist of an accountant but like many business owners I am having to grapple with extraordinary decisions at this time. I'll share my thoughts if you join in and share yours in the comments! Like many small business owners, I […]
A protocol has just been released agreed between 11 insurers and 11 law firms to try to prevent game playing around deadlines, limitation dates etc during the Coronavirus crisis. Here is a link to the report in Litigation Futures: https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/litigation-dispute-resolution Organisations can pledge their commitment to the protocol and see who has signed up on […]
In these times where we are supposed to be working remotely – how to you get documents signed? If you are used to posting documents out for signature – should you be making your clients walk/drive out to the post box? Even without the coronavirus there was a strong argument for using digital signatures to […]
These are challenging times. As business leaders we have a duty to the safety of our families and the community - and also to maintain our business so there is work and income for them. Do not panic. We are all going through the change curve at the moment: If you want to survive and […]
It certainly will have an effect but what it will be no-one knows. Here are my thoughts for what they’re worth. I’d welcome other people’s opinions. This is obviously a fluid situation. By Practice Area Conveyancing – likely to take a hit – is moving house unnecessary travel? I wouldn’t be surprised if this will […]
Changing ways of working is always hard. Inertia is the strongest force in nature. ‘We’ve always done it this way’. People fear change and so put it off. I am naturally a shy person (my wife laughs at that comment, but it is true). However, I’ve learned in life to face my fears. They are […]
These rules came into effect as mandatory on 6th December 2018. They affect you if you are regulated by the SRA and carry out work in the following practice areas: Services for the public: Domestic Conveyancing Probate Motoring Offences Employment Tribunal Work Immigration Services for Business: Debt Recovery up to £100,000 Employment Tribunal Work Licensing […]
I was working with a law firm a little while ago, helping it through some changes in it’s practice. The managing partner said to me “You know, were really just a collection of sole practitioners”. That summed up beautifully one of the business models have I come across many times when working with firms. I […]
From 6th April 2020 capital gains tax on the disposal of residential land is payable within 30 days of completion. Here’s a link to HMRC advice: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/get-ready-for-changes-to-capital-gains-tax-payment-for-uk-property-sales
Delighted to share that we have been informed that HCL has been awarded: "Best Law Firm Business Consultancy – Midlands" in the SME News Legal Awards 2020.
