John Gould

Senior Partner, Russell-Cooke

Litigation: toeing the line

Michael Stacey and John Gould consider the pressures on litigators when balancing their duty to clients with their duty to the Court

In this interview, John Gould talks us through changes in the regulatory world and his experiences, his thoughts on 'individualism' in the legal profession and what this phenomenon means for the profession's future

The future of conduct, codes, and culpability

Lawyers must also acknowledge the influences of the Legal Services Act when evaluating their conduct, rather than just their own regulatory code, explains John Gould

The price we pay for the Legal Services Act

With government reform on the way, John Gould assesses the impact ABSs and a finance-inspired compliance approach have had on the industry

Who really believes that the cheque is in the post?

Failing to pay your debts when they are due may get you into regulatory difficulties, says John Gould

Softly, softly, catchee monkey

Patience, concern and good intentions should underpin dealings with regulators, says John Gould

Supervisors must live up to their title and accept responsibility

Even if you are honest, a dishonest partner or employee could sink your career and ruin your practice, says John Gould

Follow the leader is no game in management

An authoritarian style can be as dangerous as a consensual manner, but the hallmark of a truly great leader is trust, says John Gould

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