CPD Courses
Solicitors Accounts Rules - Thursday 14th July
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Every employee of a solicitors practice now has an obligation to adhere to the Solicitors Accounts Rules, and action can be taken against any of them for non-compliance. This course is designed as an introduction for those people who have no prior knowledge of the rules and for those whose knowledge may be a bit rusty. Please note that our general refresher course on 1st September will not go into the same level of detail, and incorporates the anticipated October rule changes.
2 CPD hours , £75 + VAT
- Introduction and overview of the Rules
- Common areas for non-compliance
- Practical solutions to avoid these common breaches
Date: Thursday 14th July
Time: 10.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Speaker: Stuart Littler
New Regulatory Requirements – Thursday 1st September
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6th October sees the introduction of the new regulatory framework for all solicitors and law firms regulated by the SRA. The ‘Outcomes Focused Regulation’ (OFR) moves away from the investigative nature of breaches ofthe rules and towards a more constructive and risk-based approach. This seminar will provide an overview of the key changes to the rules and how this impacts on the code of conduct and accounts rules aspects (with guidance to ensure firms are prepared to be compliant from 6th October). Suitable for all levels of personnel within a firm including partners, fee earners, office managers and cashiers.
2 CPD hours , £75 + VAT
- Introduction and overview of OFR
- Changes to code of conduct & solicitors accounts rules
- Risk management & compliance – explaining the new roles of the COLP & COFA
- Timetable and key dates for the implementation of OFR
Date: Thursday 1st September
Time: 10.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Speaker: Peter Lane & Stuart Littler
Solicitors Accounts Rules Update – Thursday 1st September
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Changes in the Rules Due October 2011 – The annual refresher course is not one to be missed, with the onset of Alternative Business Structures (ABS’s) in October along with OFR, the SRA have taken the opportunity to make further rule amendments This course not only provides an update on the rules but also looks at the changes and how this affects the firm and its employees. This course is designed to be suitable for all levels of personnel within a firm including partners, fee earners, office managers and cashiers.
2 CPD hours , £75 + VAT
- Refresher of the main rules considering hot-topics and common breaches
- Practical solutions to common breaches and suggestions for improving systems and procedures to aid compliance
- Changes to the Rules and guidance on compliance
Date: Thursday 1st September
Time: 13:30 – 16:00
Speaker: Stuart Littler
Preparing Schedules for Damages - Thursday 15th September
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The preparation of a schedule of damages is a daunting task. Our Associate Director of Forensic services, Andrew Davies has over ten years experience in preparing and reviewing schedules of damages. The object of this seminar is to assist fee earners in preparing schedules through sharing Andrew’s experience and identifying pit falls and how best to avoid them.
2 CPD hours , £75 + VAT
- Gathering information and documentation
- Systematic approach to preparation
- Basic loss of earnings calculation
- Layout
- Common problems
Date: Thursday 15th September
Time: 10.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Speaker: Andrew Davies
Incorporation – Thursday 6th October
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The benefits (also considering ABS’s and how this can play a part) – Although many firms are moving towards incorporation into a limited company (as opposed to LLP’s) there are many firms who have not given it consideration or are put off by what they think is involved. This course dispels those misconceptions and covers the many benefits that incorporation can provide, including: tax efficiencies, opportunities for growth, a vehicle to incentivize staff as well as succession and retirement planning opportunities. We also consider how the forthcoming introduction of ABS’s can play a part in achieving these benefits.
2 CPD hours, £75 + VAT
- Explaining the benefits of incorporation
- The practicalities of incorporating your firm
- Update on ABS’s and how these can benefit the firm and its owners
Date: Thursday 6th October
Time: 10.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Speaker: Yvonne Wood
Maximisation – Increasing costs and profitability in Personal Injury – joint seminar with Just Costs – Thursday 13th October
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Just Costs will explain how to maximise the costs on litigation cases by improving time recording, understanding how the costing system can be optimized.
bennettbrooks will deal with two topics, how to maximise financial loss claims and how to improve profits after tax by managing lock up etc.
2 CPD hours , £50 + VAT
Date: Thursday 13th October
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Speakers: Stuart Littler & Andrew Davies, bennettbrooks, Nick McDonnell, Just Costs
Become a more profitable law firm – joint seminar with Document Direct - Thursday 20th October
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The seminar will look at the benchmarking of the financial performance for legal practices, identify cost-cutting matters and also outline the benefits of outsourcing.
2 CPD hours , £50 + VAT
Date: Thursday 20th October
Time: 10.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Speaker: Stuart Littler & Andrew Davies, bennettbrooks, Christine Gallagher, Document Direct
Lexcel – What’s it all about? - Thursday 27th October
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Lexcel is The Law Society’s practice management standard. It has been with us for many years now and yet there are many firms who do not appreciate the value of this
standard and the range of benefits that the scheme can provide. These include improving management efficiencies, marketability of the firm, as well as financial gains through enhancing profitability and reducing indemnity premiums. This seminar introduces the standard, including the changes to be introduced by version 5 of the standard and provides a guide as to what is involved and what pitfalls to look out for whilst applying for and maintaining the standard.
2 CPD hours , £75 + VAT
- The benefits of Lexcel
- What’s involved
- Guidance on obtaining the standard
Date: Thursday 27th October
Time: 10.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Speaker: Peter Lane
