Our twice-yearly update for professional practices

• The Firm Winter 2011/12 - In this issue we look at outcomes-focused regulation (OFR) and the benefits of Lexcel accreditation. There are also articles on the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules and Alternative Business Structures (ABS) .
• The Firm Summer 2011 - In this issue we look at the advantages of incorporation and billing disbursements correctly.
• The Firm - Winter 2010 - In this issue of the firm we look at the practical steps firms need to think about to improve their profitability, we discuss the changes to pensions and give an update on the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
• The Firm - Summer 2010 - In this issue we discuss the effect of the Legal Services Act on law firms as well as the emergency budget.
• The Firm - Spring 2010 - In this issue of The Firm we look at the changes to the new top rate of income tax and how this will affect high earners.
• The Firm Autumn 2009 - In this issue we look at mergers and give an update on the changs to the Solicitors' Accounts Rules.
• The Firm Summer 2009 - In this issue we look at alternative investments and give advice on the new tax rules as well as the July tax deadline.
• The Firm Spring 2009 - In this issue we look at the modifications in the Legal Services Act 2007 and the opportunities this provides to Practices.
• The Firm Winter 2008 - This issue looks at ways to stay ahead in the recession and Laurence Kelly explains the new rules for Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs).
• The Firm (July 2008) - The Firm, our specialist newsletter for professional practices, in this issue: 1. Latest Changes to Solicitors' Accounts Rules Take Effect 2. Law Management Benchmarking Survey 3. Average Income Per Partner 4. Karen Hain Gains Lexcel Qualification
• The Firm (November 2007) - Focus on Succession Planning
• The Firm (July 2007) - Help is at Hand for Growing Practices
• The Firm (March 2007) - North West Legal Market Round-up, Mergers and Due Diligence
• The Firm (November 2006) - Risk Management and Improving Partnership Performance
• The Firm (July 2006) - UITF 40 and the Finance Bill, Divorce: the tax implications