Rob Steadman

The average day rate for in-house legal and CoSec contractors is between £800 and £999. In 2022, more than three-quarters (77%) of employers reported using interim staff across their In-house Legal & Company Secretarial teams. However, just 43% said the same in 2023, indicating that firms are tightening their belts on contractor expenditure. Dive into a wealth of salary and recruitment trend insights by downloading our guide: https://lnkd.in/eNPQHA-p #legalhiring #salarytrends #contract #interim

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The ingredients required to run a successful SME law firm according to Osprey Approach Legal Software UK Take a look at LSN for more details: https://ow.ly/vZOf50TpSmw #legalinsight #legaltechnology #legalprofession #management

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Costs lawyer shares best practice recommendations to help SME law firms scope cases effectively to boost their profits – find out more with Osprey Approach Legal Software UK Take a look at LSN for more details: https://ow.ly/3hYB50SvGOo #legalinsight #legaltechnology #legalprofession #management

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Having the right technology can help you secure the leading legal talent. Hear from Lisa Jacobs, CEO at Anthony Harper about how her firm has benefitted from using the Insource Legal Recruitment platform. #clienttestmonial #legaltalent #legalrecruitment #legaltech

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The legal industry, like many others, is facing a challenge when it comes to talent. Law firms across the UK are struggling to attract and retain top legal minds, costing them time, money, and clients. At Setfords, our model and stand-out support offering has been built with lawyers and their clients' best interests at the heart. As a result of our dedication to delivering a better way of working, we welcomed more lawyers than any other law firm in the UK in 2023. But what exactly are lawyers looking to get out of their roles and how can firms adapt to ensure they’re providing it? Read our blog to discover more: https://lnkd.in/epaNPsY7

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There are six core phases to manage change and drive more innovation in law firms today with technology https://lnkd.in/eUWijNKr #uklaw #smelaw #smelawfirms #lawfirms #legalmarket #legalbusiness

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Costs lawyer Lynsie Whyke shares best practice recommendations to help SME law firms scope cases effectively to boost their profits. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6QkP8kR Osprey Approach Legal Software UK #legaltech #lawfirms

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❗ If you’re a #legal practice in and around #NorthWales, come along to the free Legal News Wales event and meet the friendly Pugh team! As a Microsoft Modern Work Solutions Partner and Adoption & Change Management Specialists, Pugh Computers Ltd explain how Welsh law firms of any size can successfully adopt #Microsoft Modern Workplace solutions, including #Microsoft365, #MicrosoftTeams modern meeting spaces and #CopilotAI, to become more productive, efficient and secure. Discover: ✅ Why you should migrate to #M365 to maximise your productivity, flexibility, collaboration and security. ✅ How to get set up with #MicrosoftCopilotAI, whether you're looking to take your first steps into exploring #AI, all the way through to firms looking to adopt #Copilot organisation-wide. ✅ Where inclusive and sustainable #modernhybrid meeting spaces fit into the #ModernWorkplace. ✅ How #MicrosoftCopilot is being used within the #legal sector to help summarise meetings, draft client follow ups, analyse contracts, update compliance policies and much more! 👉 Register here - https://lnkd.in/eRjfyB-H We’re also sponsoring the event in Swansea later this year. Keep an eye out for more details on this soon! 👀

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Keeping up with the law: The top challenge for independent law firms – find out more with LexisNexis Take a look at LSN for more details: https://ow.ly/yrqp50SvHzB #legalinsight #legaltechnology #legalprofession #management

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Watch our latest #webinar, “Square peg in a round hole?” where our experts BDBF Partner Polly Rodway and Senior Associate Theo Nicou discuss the issue of dismissing employees with difficult working relationships. Check out the recording and access the slides here 👇 https://lnkd.in/evuwKBrz #ukemplaw #employmentlaw #sosrdismissal

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Not to be missed ... The acclaimed Legal Tech Panel Discussion returns at the Best Foundation Conference in Manchester - May 14 Panel members include Clive Ponder TEP CTT Group , Mevludin Dzihic Verify 365 | TM Group , Stephen Petch Office of the Public Guardian , Nick Cousins Exizent , Seb Shakh WillSuite and Chaired by Pippa Shepherd arken.legal The LegalTech panel brings together the leading software providers in the industry for the opportunity to listen to insights and visions and how legal tech is shaping the future of the estate planning landscape. With much talk currently about the incorporation of AI and other tools to maximise efficiency and best practice, now is the time to think about what this could mean for you and your business.  If you haven't ... it's time to buy your tickets .. #Wills #Trusts #Inheritance #EstatePlanners #BESTConference2024 #AI #ImplementAI #DigitalWorkforce #BusinessGrowth

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Katie Skinner, Senior Associate and Chartered Legal Executive has written the following article for Lexis Nexis -'Pre-marital agreement, needs and the impact of excluding a sharing claim (AH v BH).' If you have a Lexis Nexis subscription you can read Katie's article here: https://lnkd.in/e6BEix9p #FamilyLaw #LexisNexis

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Access practical legal guidance, up-to-date commentaries, guides and precedents via our integration with By Lawyers UK. Find the answers you are looking for quickly and easily with links to key legislation and cases. https://lnkd.in/e32MaGZF #ByLawyers #legalguides #precedents #compliance #lawfirm #LEAPsoftware

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What are the duties of claimants’ lawyers once a defendant serves evidence of fundamental dishonesty? By continuing to act on a CFA to trial do those lawyers expose themselves to a wasted costs order? Click here to read the full case note: https://lnkd.in/e_qMR6M4

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Being able to offer a legally compliant contract can give your clients peace of mind. It demonstrates that you can be relied on to deliver a quality, professional service. Download the FMB’s free guide to consumer contracts, how they work and your clients’ rights: https://lnkd.in/eJhmsgi7

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