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How financial stability got to take centre stage

Tougher economic conditions have undoubtedly made life more difficult for mid-size law firms but those embracing more rigorous financial discipline still have a promising future. Solicitors Journal teamed up with NatWest and got some of these business-savvy legal professionals around a table to discuss how they are responding to the challenge

Larger companies miss a trick

Commitment and flexibility are a niche firm's best qualities, says Russell Conway

Diversity isn't about quotas

A pragmatic approach to diversity ensures you'll have the highest quality of employees, says Kathryn Taylor

Deputies must be made mandatory in damages claims

Allowing non-deputies to be financially responsible for family members' damages claims 'is too big a risk, say Brian Bacon

Whistleblowing consultation should tackle unjustified restrictions

The government's consultation is the opportunity to address key shortfalls in the current law, says Employment Lawyers Association whistleblowing specialist Anthony Korn

The multiple benefits of arbitration outweigh by far the additional costs

Hiring an arbitrator to deal with family disputes is a strategic 'move which puts the client first, says Tony Roe

Are guideline hourly rates too high?

The Costs Committee review could result in guideline fees being reduced to reflect the post-LASPO environment, says Simon Gibbs

Pensions update

The implementation of automatic enrolment has gone horribly wrong, 'and it's savers who will be penalised, says Jennie Kreser