FD Legal archive

Volume 1 Issue 6

Features

Role of a law firm general counsel This article is for subscribers only
In recent times, some law firms have appointed a dedicated general counsel to head up risk management across the business. Edward J. Zulkey, general counsel at Baker & McKenzie International, explains the strategic rationale and organisational requirements of such a move.

Event Report: Thomson Elite User Conference - June 2007 This article is for subscribers only
Financial-management systems are now a must-have for finance teams in law firms. At Thomson Elite's 2007 user conference, finance directors from across the UK and US had the opportunity to compare notes.

Innovative Thinking This article is for subscribers only
At Dickinson Dees LLP, the promise of the Legal Services BIll brought about a radical rethink of the firm's business proposition.

Regulatory change - Welcome back: Post-holiday planning This article is for subscribers only
With the summer holidays coming to and end, your thoughts may be turning to your management tasks for this year end, and into 2008. This article provides some 'back to school' planning tips for the regulatory year ahead.

Money Laundering - Defensive manoeuvres This article is for subscribers only
Money-laundering compliance is the responsibility of everyone in the firm - lawyers, risk partners and, of course, the money laundering reporting officer. but finance professionals will also play an essential role in safeguarding their firm's future against the risks of money laundering.

Regulars

Q&A: Jan Durant Free
With SharePoint 2007 now the new hot topic among many law firms, CAROLINE POYNTON asked Jan Durant about Lewis Silkin's decision to choose SharePoint and what challenges the firm now faces through the implementation period.

Forthcoming events Free
For more information about events in the UK, please call +44 (0)20 8785 2700 or e-mail events@ark-group.com.

Thought Leader Free
THE NEXT three years will provide a sea-change in how most law firms conduct their business, in particular their financial affairs.

Editor's letter Free
As the summer holidays come to an end, there is always that feeling of returning to a new school year. Hopefully, a little more refreshed (unless, of course, you’ve been looking after bored kids for six weeks), you may be full of plans for this autumn term, getting yourself and your firm ready for the next year – yes, before you know it, the shops will be full of Christmas decorations too...