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FUNCTION AND FORM: HOW PRICING IS TURNING INTO A SPECIALIST ROLE

Just as pricing is becoming an essential part of a law firm' strategy, so the pricing function is becoming a clearer position in many legal practices whatever their size, says Martyn Draper

Survival kit: Planning a successful merger

A decision to merge with another firm must be based on realistic aspirations and carefully planned as part of a clear development strategy, say Howard Hackney and Barry Wilkinson

Debt protocol: An unnecessary hurdle or a necessary protection?

Melanie Hart reviews the primary requirements of the new pre-action protocol for debt claims

Jackson's unanswered questions

Francis Kendall considers whether a reduction in the hourly rates for incurred costs on detailed assessment should also be applied to budgeted costs

Partners, don't let your firm manage you

Strong corporate governance coupled with a robust credit control policy will greatly assist in cash management, writes Viv Williams

Ten steps towards greater financial stability

Take care of your firm's financial management and your firm will take care of you, advises Martyn Caplan

Looking to the mid-market future

Karen Hain talks to Jean-Yves Gilg about the priorities for medium-sized law firms, including compliance, financial management, and succession planning

Price transparency: Causes and solutions

Daniel van Binsbergen discusses how to fix the lack of transparency in the legal services marketplace