There’s a well-known tendency, especially among the media, to see London as the be-all and end-all. Young journalists, writers, marketeers and PRs – accountants and lawyers too – get caught up in the London bubble and forget anywhere else exists, except when they’re trying to escape to mum and dad’s for Bank Holiday. Yet the capital’s […]

“Over-incentivising individual financial performance poisons firms”

Matthew Lee - Managing Partner , Bishop Fleming

This is the clear message from Matthew Lee, managing partner of Bishop Fleming – one of just two accountancy firms to make this year’s Sunday Times ‘Best 100 [medium sized] Companies to Work For’.

It’s theatre but you’re not the lead role: Four ways to master the art of pitching

Paul Smith - Chairman , Eversheds Sutherland

Sweaty palms. Sleepless nights. The urge to hide in the nearest pub. Pitching is rarely a joyful experience but you can – and should – learn how to get better at it says Eversheds Chairman, Paul Smith…

Four ways to win the war for talent

Claire Clarke - Managing Partner , Mills & Reeve

With the war for talent becoming an ever-real issue for firms, the BDLN investigates how one firm is getting it right…

Cynics take note. It pays – literally – to be nice

Robert Camp - Managing Partner , Stephens Scown

A culture of respect and recognition boosts staff retention and profits, as the story of Stephens Scown proves…

“Some leaders think: ‘Why set myself up for a fall? Let’s just keep the status quo’”

David Morley - Senior Partner , Allen & Overy

David Morley, senior partner at Allen & Overy, talks to the BDLN about leadership, fear of failure and the danger of ignoring emails…

Youth. Energy. Drive. Why law firms must hand reins to new generation

Matt Meyer - Chief Executive , Taylor Vinters

Only by empowering energetic, fearless, forward-looking management teams can firms take advantage of the gathering winds of change

Why there’s never been a better time to innovate

David Walker - Partner , Memery Crystal

Change brings opportunities. And there are plenty out there, as Memery Crystal’s market-shaking crowdfunding product proves…

Employment Law: Navigating the minefield

Cliff Dick - Founder , HiViz Safety

Employment law. Something that touches many different parts of your business. And, if you fail to meet these legal requirements, it’s something that can have far reaching and serious consequences for your business…

What it takes to become a partner in 2016

Rakesh Shaunak - Managing Partner , MHA Maclntyre Hudson

Every ambitious young professional should read this advice from MHA Maclntyre Hudson managing partner Rakesh Shaunak…

Three reasons why you’ll win more business if you show your human side

John Davies - Partner , Thrings

John Davies, award-winning senior corporate partner at Thrings, on how you can win more business…

Project Fear or Project Ignorance?

Professor Kevin Morley - Former CEO , Rover Group

Why Britain is the fool of the EU – Being in the EU is good for business but we’ve got to start standing up for ourselves, says Professor Kevin Morley

“The family issue is just a fig leaf…”

Sascha Grimm - Co-founder , Women Lawyers in London

Sascha Grimm – co-founder of Women Lawyers in London – on why females leaving law has more to do with gender inequality in the legal profession than the “family issue”…

The quickest way to damage your firm? Carry on rewarding the slackers

Peter Scott - Former Managing Partner , Eversheds

Firms that don’t stop rewarding bad behaviour will eventually fail, says Peter Scott…

Just because a client is a friend doesn’t mean they won’t leave you

Tony Goodwin - Founder & CEO , Antal International

The idea of a ‘great client relationship’ is nothing more than a dangerous illusion, says Tony Goodwin…

“Take nothing for granted – things can be taken away from you in an instant. So live for today and invest in the future.”

Neil Male - Founder , GMS Group

How a personal disaster gave Neil Male the tools to build a £13m business…

Want to win? Just try harder…

Dr Clare Miller - Winner , BBC2’s Special Forces Ultimate Hell Week

Winner of BBC2’s ‘Ultimate Hell Week’, Dr Clare Miller, talks to the BDLN about the guts, resilience and insight you need if you want to reach your full potential…

The four biggest mistakes professionals make

David Morley - Global Senior Partner , Allen & Overy

Allen & Overy’s Global Senior Partner talks pitfalls, how to avoid them, and highlights the importance of innovation…

Want to stand out? Stop thinking like an accountant…

Bobby Lane - Head of BD , Shelley Stock Hutter

Here at the BDLN we’ve just completed a survey. Surveys aren’t known for their excitement but this one was duller than most…

“How I used my accountancy skills to grow a multinational business”

Brendon Silver - Appointed CEO , VAT IT

Here’s an eye-opening stat for you. In the early days of growing his business, ex-chartered accountant Brendon Silver made 80 sales calls a day. Eighty. A day. That’s a seriously hot ear. But it worked…

Live and die by your firm’s values. Or don’t have them at all…

Myfanwy Neville - Partner , BKL

Do you know your firm’s values? Are they hidden away on your website gathering cyber dust, or do they actually guide your decision-making and behaviour?

Got a ‘heroic’ client solution? Sure you’re not just being arrogant?

Peter Duff - Chairman , Shoosmiths

The UK’s ‘Law Firm of the Year’ on why you should never listen to yourself harder than you listen to your client…

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