4 Jul 2014Join the dots With activities-based regulation on the agenda, practices with a multidisciplinary approach are already reaping the commercial benefits, says Ian Muirhead
1 Jul 2014An end to pensions?Tax planning demonstrates the synergy between legal and financial work, says Ian Muirhead
2 May 2014What's the matter? Reports of the woes that beset law firms in 2013 are being superseded by growing evidence of a new spirit of optimism, says Ian Muirhead
21 Feb 2014Independent – or what? Solicitors may be confused by financial product providers, some of whom are still incentivised, despite the lack of commission, says Ian Muirhead
22 Aug 2013Breaking silos and stereotypesInnovation, collaboration and market repositioning will help solicitors become new-generation professional services providers, says Ian Muirhead
27 Jun 2013ABS countdown | Law firms must embrace corporate governanceThe requirement for compliance officers is an important step for a sector on the road to a more corporate ethos, says Ian Muirhead
28 Nov 2012Ian Muirhead attempts to look on the bright side of the SRA's decision to approve restricted referrals
24 Sept 2012Allowing solicitors to deal with tied financial advisers will endanger the reputation of the profession, believes Ian Muirhead