Professional Practices Focus Group: the on-demand webinar series

30 Jun 2026 • Professional Practices

Welcome to our on-demand webinar series for law firm leaders. Each short session brings together Buzzacott specialists and sector peers to share practical guidance you can apply straight away.

Browse the latest episodes below and register your interest to be notified about upcoming releases.


Law firms: KPIs and how to track them

Recorded: Friday 12 June 2026

Speakers: Claire Watkins (Buzzacott), Veronique Constantine (Westcotts), John Atkins (Larking Gowen)

What we cover:

  • Which KPIs law firms should be tracking beyond chargeable hours

  • How pricing, value billing, and delegation can improve profitability

  • Why recoverability, cash flow, lock-up, and partner capital matter

  • Using management information to understand capacity and performance

  • Identifying and managing business risk through effective KPI monitoring

  • How AI and changing cost pressures are shaping the future of law firm performance measurement


Preparing for partnership in 2026: key considerations for fixed share and equity partners

Recorded: Tuesday 6 January 2026

Speakers: Claire Watkins (Buzzacott), James Currie (Buzzacott), Veronique Constantine (Westcotts), John Atkins (Larking Gowen)

What we cover:

  • What prospective partners should ask before accepting partnership, including understanding firm performance and accounts

  • How remuneration, drawings and profit shares typically work in practice

  • The personal tax implications of becoming self-employed, including payments on account

  • Financial planning considerations such as pensions, life cover and capital contributions


Finance Partners & COFAs: lessons from 2025 and priorities for 2026

Recorded: Tuesday 18 November 2025

Speakers: Claire Watkins (Buzzacott), Veronique Constantine (Westcotts), John Atkins (Larking Gowen)

What we cover:

  1. Key SRA Accounts Rules themes from 2025 and what to prioritise in 2026

  2. Strengthening financial management: forecasting, cash flow and partner tax planning

  3. How the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget may affect LLPs and partners


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