We have watched in horror as the terrible events have unfolded over the past few weeks in the wake of the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine.
As the situation continues to escalate our thoughts are with all those affected by the conflict. We think of those Ukrainian citizens having to flee their homes to ensure their safety and that of their families. Leaving behind jobs, belongings and loved ones they now face an uncertain future.
In Greater Manchester there are valued community members of Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarussian origin and we must ensure our words and actions protect their safety. We pay tribute to the courageous Russian students and young people who have been protesting across the Russian Federation, taking a brave stand against the war, often at great personal risk.
The deadline has been extended for nominations to Friday, 8th April, 2022. This really will be the final deadline so get your thinking caps on and get the recognition you and your colleagues deserve!
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The course is a government-funded, 4-week programme that is designed to equip you or your staff with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to improve your business marketing presence.
By the end of the 4 weeks, you will gain an insight into the worlds of branding, digital marketing, web design, analysis, eCommerce and the required legislation.
You could also achieve a City & Guilds Level 3 unit in Principles of Mobile social media for a Business if you complete a 5th week.
Over recent years with the pandemic and changes to regulatory requirements, running a law firm has become more difficult and more costly. The higher pressured environments of multi-partner law firms are no longer attractive to many legal professionals, instead choosing to start up a smaller firm or go solo as a sole practitioner. There are great advantages to working independently, including more choice, more control and more flexibility.
While there are very persuasive reasons why lawyers are making the move to start their own practice, it isn’t an easy feat. Not only do the basics of building a business need to be addressed, but law firms have vast amounts of technical legal and regulatory requirements to comply with.
It doesn’t all have to be hard work, however. This has been especially the case in recent years with the surge in legaltech providers offering new tools to streamline and simplify legal processes.
One area to highlight is running a client account. This can pose a great strain on the resources of the firm, requiring a substantial amount of time and money to manage funds and complete regulatory reporting. However, there is an alternative means of managing client monies: Third-Party Managed Accounts (TPMA).
A TPMA enables firms to provide a similar client account service without the burdensome regulatory requirements. For firms, working with a payments provider can reduce costs and minimise operational and regulatory risk while increasing efficiency and enabling firms to provide enhanced client service.
Shieldpay is the leading provider of Third-Party Managed Accounts (TPMA) for law firms in the UK. Whether you're a freelance solicitor, starting a small practice or working in a multi-partner firm, our technology-led solution can streamline your client account function, saving you time and money in administrative and regulatory burden.
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