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Parent complaints ‘contributing to school staff quitting’ If they think it’s bad now, wait till they’re dealing with a deluge of SEND complaints if the #SENDreform proposals go through…
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Melissa is one of the bravest, most resolute and tenacious women I know. Anyone who still thinks the Govt's plans for SEND reform are on the right track needs to read this (and then have a word with themselves).
NEW POST: Melissa Hayhurst, who, with her disabled daughter, has launched a judicial review of the DfE's SEND consultation, explains why Jessica's experience means they'll take the fight wherever it needs to go specialneedsjungle.com/daugh…
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Delighted to feature in Deborah Brightman Farone's latest book, Breaking Ground, due to be released Jan 2026 🎉
Produced through the Practising Law Institute, the book explores how female rainmakers develop business.
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We have launched a new equality, diversity and inclusion strategy for the solicitors’ profession, which forms a key part of our 2025-2028 corporate strategy and promotes a more diverse, open and inclusive profession.
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Our latest #MDCNewsletter is out! Here’s what we've been up to:
🔷 Update on LinkedIn's 360Brew
🔷 Actionable BD course
🔷 IBA Toronto takeaways
🔷 Call for contributors for our What Lies Ahead report
🔷Nominated in three categories for @WDLAwards 🎉
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Global growth isn't about scale - it's about trust. Here’s the Playbook. Our latest research explores how independent law firms achieve sustainable, organic growth and build a consistent brand across borders, based on in-depth interviews with law firm leaders.
Melissa Davis
Founder & CEO
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🤖 LinkedIn's new AI system #360Brew changes everything - it now rewards quality, clarity, and genuine engagement over volume.
In her latest blog, our Digital Director Emma Maule @emmaraty provides her top tips on how to stay visible.
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Last night's Reader's Feast celebrated our Autumn Reader Master Matthew Weait.
Master Weait, thank you so much for your enormous contribution to the Inn's educational heritage, including introducing hundreds of students to the Treasurer to be Called to The Bar.
"My ask of our firms is straightforward: understand our goals, stay attentive to our relationship, bring deep sector knowledge, and tailor your advice and ways of working to fit our particular needs."
Thank you @OTPPinfo GC Jeff Davis for contributing the afterword to our new report, #NavigatingGlobalGrowth!
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Navigating Global Growth
A playbook for independent law firms
Jeff Davis
General Counsel,
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
"My ask of our firms is straightforward: understand our goals, be responsive to them, stay attentive to our relationship, bring deep
sector knowledge, and tailor your advice and ways of working to fit our particular needs. "
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NEW POST: The privacy dangers for children and their families in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Rose Arnold of campaign group Reclaim Rights for Children explains why they're concerned specialneedsjungle.com/priva…
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We are absolutely thrilled to be nominated in three categories for @WDLAwards! 🎉
I have been nominated for both Woman of the Year and Business Leader of the Year, and MD Communications has been nominated for Supplier of the Year.
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Woman of the Year
Congratulations to the nominees
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Business Leader of the Year
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"The involvement of local firms ensures that the IBA remains truly representative of the worldwide legal profession, to further its aim of being the global voice of the profession."
Thank you @IBAnews Director Legal Projects @SaraCarnegie1 for contributing to our new report, #NavigatingGlobalGrowth!
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A playbook for independent law firms
Sara Carnegie
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"The involvement of local firms ensures that the IBA remains truly representative of the worldwide legal profession, to further its aim of being the global voice of the profession."
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Did you know The Solicitors’ Charity developed its wellbeing offer after @LawCareLtd first Life in the Law study?
In The Legal Pause, we explore how research shaped real solutions supporting solicitors in crisis.
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Our team had a fantastic time at @IBAevents#IBAToronto annual conference last week! 🍁
My verdict? AI might be clever, but it's never going to build relationships over a long meal, a good glass of wine, or a breakfast meeting that runs over time.
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⚖️Thank you to all our wonderful colleagues who joined us for #IBAToronto making it a great success!
We look forward to welcoming you again next year to our 2026 Annual Conference #IBACopenhagen 🇩🇰
🗓️4-9 October 2026 🌍Copenhagen
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"The opportunity for law firms of all sizes to compete internationally has never been more compelling - nor more achievable."
Thank you to @TheLawSociety Head of International Mickael Laurans for writing the foreword for our new report, #NavigatingGlobalGrowth!
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"In an increasingly interconnected legal landscape, the opportunity for law firms of all sizes to compete internationally has never been more compelling - nor more achievable."
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In this blog written for Pro Bono Week 2025, Kate Ritchie, Senior Lecturer in Law at The Open University Law School writes about the untapped power of pro bono.
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🍁 Are you attending @IBAevents#IBAToronto this week?
Our networking guide, packed full of advice from legal leaders, will tell you everything you need to know about networking in-person and online.
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How to network online and in the room to drive business development
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Want to get more ROI out of attending events?
Ensure you get the best out of every event, every time, with our new guide.
‘Knowing that I am part of a continuum working to uphold the rule of law fills me with pride’, said IBA President Jaime Carey in a profile featured in Tuesday 4 November's edition of the IBA Daily News.
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