Why Managing Partners Should Care More About Employer Brand (Even if They Don’t Think They Have One)

by Maimuna Dunmade | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog Post

Why Managing Partners Should Care More About Employer Brand (Even if They Don’t Think They Have One) Overview: Many Managing Partners in the Midlands legal sector underestimate the power of employer brand. They think only large, high-profile firms need one but the...

How Midlands Firms Lose Good Candidates During the Interview Process

by Maimuna Dunmade | Feb 10, 2026 | Blog Post

How Midlands Firms Lose Good Candidates During the Interview Process Overview Recruiting top talent is only half the battle, many Midlands law firms inadvertently lose great candidates during the interview process. In a competitive market for partners, solicitors, and...

The Hidden Backbone of Midlands Law Firms: Why Good Legal Secretaries and PAs Are Getting Harder to Find

by Maimuna Dunmade | Feb 3, 2026 | Blog Post

The Hidden Backbone of Midlands Law Firms: Why Good Legal Secretaries and PAs Are Getting Harder to Find Overview: Legal secretaries and PAs are often the unsung heroes of law firms, ensuring smooth operations, supporting partners, and keeping client relationships...

How to Attract High-Calibre Solicitors Without Increasing Salary Bands

by Maimuna Dunmade | Feb 2, 2026 | Blog Post

How to Attract High-Calibre Solicitors Without Increasing Salary Bands Overview: With salaries rising across the legal sector, Midlands law firms face the challenge of attracting top solicitors without continually pushing pay bands higher. The good news? Many...

The Midlands Solicitor Shortage: Where Talent Is Moving & Why

by Maimuna Dunmade | Feb 2, 2026 | Blog Post

The Midlands Solicitor Shortage: Where Talent Is Moving & Why Overview: The Midlands legal sector is facing a growing solicitor shortage, particularly in commercial, corporate, and real estate practices. Firms in Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, and surrounding...