New Practice Support Service for Lawyers Launched
Summary
The Lawyers Defence Group has brought together a wide range of resources aimed at just such problems so that, with just one telephone call, they can be put in touch with the person with precisely the right skills.” In addition to being able to provide access to those with the appropriate expertise, the Lawyers Defence Group web site (www.lawyersdefencegroup.org.uk) provides a wide range of information and advice on topics as diverse as procedures in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and dealing with discrimination.“Much of the information that lawyers need to run their practices on a day-to-day basis is spread across numerous web sites or is simply not made available at all.When problems arise they may involve more than one regulator or may affect licensed as much as solicitors or legal executives,” Finlyson commented.The Lawyers Defence Group has brought together a wide range of resources aimed at just such problems so that, with just one telephone call, they can be put in touch with the person with precisely the right skills.”In addition to being able to provide access to those with the appropriate expertise, the Lawyers Defence Group web site (www.lawyersdefencegroup.org.uk) provides a wide range of information and advice on topics as diverse as procedures in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and dealing with discrimination.In addition, by registering on the web site – a process which is entirely free of charge – users can get additional benefits including newsletters, regulatory bulletins, precedent documents dealing with policies and management issues for use in the lawyer’s practices and much more.“Our aim is that the Lawyers Defence Group will become a first port of call for all lawyers with practice related, regulatory or employment problems,” said Duncan Finlyson.