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Costs budgeting versus detailed assessment

The appeal decision in Merrix provides certainty on costs management and a strong argument against fixed costs, writes Francis Kendall

A decade of taming risk

Professional indemnity claims are not an inevitability, explains Peter Bennett, provided you take a strategic approach to risk management

It's not the USP but the CVP

Instead of searching for their mythical unique selling point, firms should focus on articulating how they deliver value to clients, advises Douglas McPherson

Why we love a three-way client money reconciliation

Emphasis on the comparison between the cashbook balance, bank statements, and matter balance listing will help firms comply with the Accounts Rules, explains Samantha Mason

GeoSmart partners with Ashdown for enhanced land quality and site redevelopment reports

Partnership means clients will now have access to a wider range of services to help with site redevelopment

When the litigation loser becomes the winner

The recent Marathon case is a message to any recipient of a part 36 offer to put financial motives to one side, writes Lesley Timms

Limited appeal of limited retainers

Even if care is taken to construct clear limits to a retainer, they may not withstand intense judicial scrutiny, warn Francesca Kaye and Ricky Cella

The first step to building exceptional relationships

Taking a technology-led approach to relationship planning can allow firms to develop stronger long-term connections with clients, advises Dave Harris