As Irish legal firms position themselves to survive the peaks and troughs of an uncertain economy, a number of distinct trends have emerged in the legal industry. Most of these trends help law firms and organisations become more efficient, productive and competitive in a global market. From the changing composition of the workforce, to alternative billing models, to […]
The expenses associated with running a legal firm here in Ireland are now among some of the highest in the western world. If you’ve worked in law for a while here, then you’re already aware of this and the types of legal costs you undoubtedly find challenging to recover. In all cases, it becomes a lot […]
While most lawyers realise they should be on LinkedIn, most don’t understand the many benefits associated with it if used properly. LinkedIn is akin to a large networking event. There are many interesting people and valuable connections that can lead to quality referrals. LinkedIn allows you to quickly create targeted lists and send InMail […]
Sometimes it takes more than a high IQ to negotiate a positive outcome. In the legal profession, lawyers are faced with intense and often difficult opponents who are not always rational. These are times when having someone with high emotional intelligence (EQ) at the table, proves most valuable. Here are five of the top reasons […]
When you run a law firm, it is imperative that you pay close attention to the various aspects of legal costs accounting. Regardless of what size your firm is, maintaining compliance is essential to success and survival. Attorneys are highly susceptible to experiencing compliance issues, and the main reason fro this is because they are […]