denotes premium content | Nov 22 2008 Managing Partner archive
Volume 7 Issue 10
Features
Risking it all? Preparing for all eventualities in a changing world
Protecting your firm from physical and/or reputational damage may seem obvious, but firms can still be knocked sideways or even under by a big claim or unforeseen disaster. And signs suggest that many firms are still not doing enough to shield themselves from even the day-to-day risks. Fraser Ashman, partnership secretary at CMS Cameron McKenna, uses his career experience in risk to explain why firms should be bothered enough to change their ways.
Effectively managing the client/lawyer relationship to reduce the risk of client claims
Sarah Clover, a partner at Barlow Lyde & Gilbert, examines the common causes of client claims and how firms can go about reducing their likelihood.
Risk e-business: Minimising the perils of an electronic world
The legal market has changed dramatically in recent years, with technology enabling greater speed, volume and efficiency across all business processes. But with such advances come a range of dangers. Guy Hodgson, a partner at Mills & Reeve, assesses the changing market and the steps firms must take now to reduce the risks.
Liable for change: Progress and perils to limiting a firm’s liability
For many firms, converting to a limited-liability partnership will prove a sensible means to reducing risk but, as Peter Ashford, a partner at Cripps Harries Hall, argues, firms need to consider the options carefully before taking the plunge.
Quality and quantity: Combining expansion with client satisfaction
James Holman, head of risk management at Weightmans, explains why law firms need to take a fresh look at quality systems and audits, and how they should be implemented to ensure the highest level of client service.
Regulars
Thought leader
Change, enemy of the complacent, is no more apparent in professional life than in risk management. By Frank Maher, partner, Legal Risk.
