- Publication launch: Attitudes Towards LegalTech Adoption in the UK
- Manchester Legal Awards highlights video now live!
- Good luck to the MLS President and Vice President as they to do the We Love MCR Three Peaks Challenge!
- The SQE and Legal Apprenticeships: what are they and how can firms navigate the new legal education and training landscape?
- Personal Branding Webinars with Phil Ossai
- Having challenging conversations – Top 5 tips
- Dates for the diary
- June Messenger
- Redefining the M&A landscape: The power of automating KYC, escrow and paying agent services
A national study in partnership with The Law Society of England & Wales into attitudes towards technology and innovation in legal services.
Funded by the Manchester Law & Technology Initiative (an academic-industry collaborative consortium) and delivered in partnership with The Law Society of England & Wales, this is the first academic analysis of attitudes towards digitisation of legal services conducted across a broad spectrum of legal practitioners.
This event brings the academics leading the study together with The Law Society to present the findings and initiate discussion into its implications.
This free event takes place in person on Wednesday 28th June from 10:00 to 13:00 at Alliance Manchester Business School Booth Street West Manchester M15 6PB
For more information and to book your place please click here.
Today is the day - as you read this MLS President Nick Johnson and Vice President David Anderson will be walking The Peaks Challenge with We Love MCR. On what is likely to be a much warmer day than they imagined when they signed up!
They will re-trace the steps of The Kinder Scout Trespassers, working-class Mancunians who put their liberty on the line to establish the right to roam.
Find out why Nick chose We Love MCR to be his charity of the year and donate to their fundraising here.
Are you involved in therecruitment, training or supervision of trainees or newly qualified lawyers? Are you considering Legal Apprenticeships or any routes to law other than the LPC?
If yes to these questions please join us on 29th June where BPP University and firms from the North West will discuss their approach to the SQE.
We will discuss how they are managing the mix of LPC and SQE candidates, are they funding SQE1 and / or SQE 2, if they have embarked on recruiting Legal Apprentices.
The speakers and panel will address the challenges and opportunities presented by the new regime and attendees will be able to reflect upon what is right for their firm.
Speakers include:
Vicky Walden, Head of Law – Manchester, BPP University
Clare Grant, Commercial Director, BPP University
Shannon Wilks, Early Careers Manager, Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Alison Pearse, Head of HR, Kuit Steinart Levy LLP
Harry Jenkinson, Trainee Solicitor, Bexley Beaumont Limited
Date: 29 June 2023 Time: 14:00-16:45 Location: Weightmans, No 1 Spinningfields, Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB Cost to attend: MLS Members £20.00 + VAT (£24.00) Non-members £40.00 + VAT (£48.00)
Programme
14:00 Registration 14:30 What is the SQE and how does it impact on legal education and training? Key questions for firms to ask themselves. 15:00 How could Legal Apprenticeships work for you? 15:15 Q&A session on the SQE and Legal Apprenticeships 15:30 Break 15:45 Case studies and panel: What are firms in the North West doing and how is it going? 16:45 Networking drinks
We are delighted to announce a series of personal branding webinars with Phil Ossai.
In 2022, Phil turned his passion for personal branding into a mission, founding OSSAI into a thriving six-figure personal branding agency. OSSAI, under Phil's leadership, has enabled everything from small law firms to FTSE 100 companies to harness LinkedIn for business results that all professionals actually want: a tangible return on investment not on vanity metrics.
In partnership with Manchester Law Society Phil will be sharing how to build and shape your personal brand to improve your career prospects and visibility with your colleagues and clients.
All the webinars are free, held from 13:00 to 14:00 and take place on Teams. If you would like more information on the sessions or book your place please click on the links below:
Date: 20 July 2023 Time: 13:00 to 13:45 Location:Online via Teams Cost to attend:Free but you must book your place
A challenging conversation at work is never too far away!
In this webinar, Mike Ode from Potential Unearthed will show you how you can approach this type of conversation with more confidence. He will help you to understand why people ‘kick off’, as well as providing you with a simple structure that you can follow during your chat.
A great virtual learning session packed full of practical tools.
Here’s a flavour of what we cover:
Why do we perceive some conversations as difficult? Maybe it’s time to shift your mindset?
“I am calm” – Understanding the Adult, Parent, Child model
The Exploder v Silent Unresponsive – Learning about different reactions and how to manage each one
“I’m the Victim” “No, I’m the Victim” – Understanding the Drama Triangle
It’s all about the preparation – 6 questions you need to ask yourself
Meet it Head On – Our 7 Steps for structuring your conversation
The world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is a complex one, often characterised by extensive administrative requirements that can often divert crucial resources away from strategic decision-making. The tasks of conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, managing escrow arrangements, and acting as a paying agent, while crucial for successful transactions, can weigh heavily on law firms.
KYC procedures, the critical gatekeepers against fraudulent activities, are notoriously time-consuming and intricate. These involve rigorous collection and verification of client data, a task amplified in M&A transactions with multiple stakeholders. Coupled with the need for safeguarding and disbursing funds, these administrative demands can stretch the resources of even the most efficient law firms.
However, changing perspectives can shift these challenges into opportunities. In an age where technology is revolutionising industries, automating these crucial areas holds tremendous potential for enhancing efficiency and accuracy in M&A transactions.
Automated KYC procedures can streamline data collection, minimising manual intervention, reducing errors, and providing a smoother transaction experience. Meanwhile, digitising escrow and paying agent services can safeguard and disburse funds efficiently, providing real-time transparency and accountability.
This shift towards digitisation aligns with the ongoing technological revolution in the legal sector. By embracing this evolution, law firms can optimise their resources, focusing more on strategic aspects of M&A deals and enhancing client service.
Leading this transformation is Shieldpay, a regulated payment provider offering innovative digital payment solutions for law firms. By offering automated, tailored solutions, Shieldpay is enabling law firms to navigate the complexities of M&A transactions more efficiently.
From the verification of stakeholders to the secure holding of funds and their timely disbursement, Shieldpay's comprehensive services streamline the entire transaction process. This transition from manual, admin-heavy operations to streamlined, automated procedures represents a significant step forward for M&A transactions.
The future of M&A transactions is clear – it's digital, it's efficient, and it's transforming the landscape.
