ABS - Time to accept the evidence?

Should non-lawyer ownership of law firms be endorsed and encouraged? Read my latest Opinion article in The Journal of The Law Society of Scotland where I explore the topic of whether to endorse non-lawyer ownership of law firms.

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Hollywood, law firms, and the sweet smell of added value

Struggling to give true added value? In my latest Opinion article in The Journal of The Law Society of Scotland, I look at the essentials, where good advice can be found, and the lessons we can learn in the most unlikely places. As always, views and feedback very welcome.

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Head & shoulders above: It’s visible experts who see off the competition

In my latest Opinion article in The Journal of The Law Society of Scotland, I look at how you can win influence to gain market share – how you can establish authority and become a visible expert... As always, views and comment welcome.

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Looking for a new strategy? Hop it to leg school.

In my latest Opinion article in The Journal of The Law Society of Scotland, I look at the link between legs and legal services - which may be closer than you think...  As always, views and comment welcome.

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The Right Kind of Risk

In search of the right strategy? Embrace your inner risk taker.

My latest Opinion article in The Journal of The Law Society of Scotland encourages taking the right kinds of risks to push your business forward. "Courage is willingness to take the risk once you know the odds. Optimistic overconfidence means taking the risk because you don’t know the odds. It’s a big difference.” (Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Prize winner and the founder of behavioural economics.)

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