Following a recent in-depth author review, commentary on Legal Aid tendering, cybercrime prevention and business continuity planning have been enriched. Read more...

The Legal Profession Uniform Law applies in Western Australia from 1 July 2022.

In all states and territories of Australia legal practitioners are required, as a condition of their practising certificates, to participate

From 30 April, 2022 certain temporary remote witnessing measures under the Justice Legislation (COVID-19 Emergency Response—Documents

The recent decision to change the name of this folder to General Deeds, Agreements, Statements, Declarations, Consents & Execution Clauses grants the opportunity to highlight its usefulness once again. Read more...

We have removed the link to Dealing with Brexit legal issues from the top of the matter plans as the changes are no longer urgent. The publication remains in the Reference Materials folder of the Practice Management guide for reference.

In the light of the UK Government’s Living with COVID-19 plan the Dealing with legal issues during COVID-19 publication has been amended and updated. This helpful resource can be found at the top of every matter plan and covers a wide range of issues.

By Lawyers are preparing for the Legal Profession Uniform Law in Western Australia

We have published a new article on Using Retainer Instructions which we hope By Lawyers users will find helpful.

Anti-money laundering policy. Commentary on the importance of law firms having an anti-money laundering policy has been added to the

Following some recent user feedback, the File Closing Checklist has been re-organised to enhance the logical sequence of the precedent. By grouping the items for review such as matter considerations, finance considerations, and file logistics, the improved layout will assist practitioners to complete these very important forms as part of their risk management strategy

Enhanced automation of Costs agreements for LEAP users

Many quality schemes, including LEAP’s own ‘Best Practice Scheme’, require firms to obtain feedback from clients. We recognise that this is often dealt with by way of a survey platform and there is space in the Firm Details table for a feedback weblink to be listed. This link now drops into the By Lawyers letters to clients finalising matters, if the firm has the link set up.

We have published a new commentary, A summary of the key obligations of the Anti-money laundering guidance for the legal sector which sets out the essential information that practitioners need to know to ensure that they comply with the requirements of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017. The new commentary can be found in the Compliance requirements folder on every By Lawyers matter plan. The goal of By Lawyers is take the intimidation out of the law and ensure that our clients enjoy practice more. As a result, all By Lawyers commentaries are published with a focus on providing a sensible appreciation of law and practice in England and Wales.

The precedent invoice recitals from the By Lawyers reference publication 101 Costs Answers have been added to various other matter plans.