Lara chats with close friends Grant Sanders, Partner and Practice Manager at Stephen Rimmer, and Andrew Hiesley, Property Practice Group Leader at Herington Solicitors, on the importance of collaboration in the legal sector.

Learn why communication is so important in an industry where firms are particularly cautious of one another, the benefits of seeking advice from supportive networks such as LawNet and Bold Legal Group, and how law firms could learn a lot from the more corporate aspects of similar businesses on the high street.

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Grant and Andrew’s respective firms are Stephen Rimmer and Herington Solicitors, both of which would be more than happy to help you with any issues you may have.

Alternatively, if you’d like to connect with them directly, they can both be found on LinkedIn as Grant Sanders and Andrew Hiesley.

If you've got a question or would like to be on the show, email us podcast@consortiumbiz.co.uk

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Why is starting out in a law firm such a daunting prospect? Join Lara and Susan Glenholme, managing partner of Debenhams Ottaway Solicitors, as they discuss their experiences of working their way up through a law firm.

Learn about the women who are still having to prove themselves in the world of law, how flexible working has changed over the years, as well as how to get the most out of your time as a law firm trainee.

Susan also gives her take on asking AI the right questions and the challenges facing law firms in 2025.

You can contact Debenhams Ottaway for advice on a wide range of legal issues or get in touch with Susan directly via LinkedIn.

If you've got a question or would like to be on the show, email us podcast@consortiumbiz.co.uk

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Psychological Safety is today’s Buzzword! Join Lara and Nadine Stanton, CEO of Professional Training, as they assess all the things companies should be doing for their staff.

Nadine champions the working conditions for all employees as she breaks down why retention strategies should be more of a priority within law firms, the extra steps involved with hybrid working to maintain meaningful connections with your colleagues, as well as the importance of feedback in our fast paced world.

Head over to Professional Training if you’re interested in leadership coaching or other productivity and retention courses for your business, or connect with Nadine directly via LinkedIn.

If you've got a question or would like to be on the show, email us podcast@consortiumbiz.co.uk

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