Insights into Successfully Managing The in-House Legal Function

An Insider View - Revised Edition

Publication Date	July 2000
Publisher	Thorogood Publishing
Product Type	Book
Pages	45
ISBN Number	9781854181749
Product Code	TGD00001

Insights into Successfully Managing The in-House Legal Function

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Summary

Negotiating the fault-line between private practice and in-house employment can be tricky, as the scope for conflicts of interests is greatly increased. This Special Briefing discusses these and other issues, including:

the interface between in-house and out of house
key aspects of managing an in-house legal department
how to choose the best team - not just for the task in hand but for an effective long-term relationship.

Content

Introduction
in-House Versus out-House
- Early days
- Accessibility
Managing The in-House Department
- Reporting lines and communication skills
- Close co-operation
- Remuneration
- Trainees
- Solicitors or barristers?
- Law Society
- Lawyers and businessmen
The in-House/out-House Interface
- Finding external lawyers
- Keeping in touch
- Ending the relationship
- External lawyers overseas
- Ensuring client awareness
- Clear instructions
- Culture
Beauty Parades
- Do's
- Don'ts
External Solicitor's Fees
- Hourly rates
- Blended rates
- Fixed fees
- Retainers
- Discounts
- Success fees
Antitrust Compliance Programmes
- Background
- Methodology
- Information technology as an aid
- Discipline
- What to do if
Legal Professional Privilege Information Technology and The in-House Lawyer
Conclusion