Risk & Compliance

Articles

Members as workers: Protect your law firm after Clyde & Co v Bates van Winklehof

Clare Murray examines the impact of the landmark UK Supreme Court decision in Clyde & Co LLP and another v Bates van Winklehof on law firms

Are you prepared if disaster strikes?

Moneypenny case study - Turner Parkinson LLP, Manchester, UK

Avoiding claims: The managing partner's role in avoiding professional liability claims

What is the managing partner's role in avoiding professional liability claims? Thomas Berman considers the interplay between your firm's size and your perceived mandate

Line of defence: How to avoid professional negligence claims

Alex Ktorides explains how to minimise the risk of a professional negligence claim and avoid a potential PR disaster

Spare change: Tips for tackling residual client balances

Sarah Mumford provides some pointers on how to tackle residual client balances in a cost effective and regulatory compliant manner

Is your firm's publicity putting you in the risk zone?

"There is no such thing as bad publicity" is a familiar saying, but not one which should be taken too literally by lawyers. Solicitors should be mindful that it can generate many risks and needs to be kept under review, says Tracey Calvert

Data threats: Prevent reputational damage with cyber security

With cyber threats on the rise, how can law firms ensure that confidential client information is held securely? Stephen Brown provides some pointers

Web of trust: Five steps to protect your law firm from cyber attacks

Law firms are increasingly at risk of cyber security breaches by staff, vendors and hackers. Elizabeth A. Ferrell, Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair suggest five steps to protect your business