The sudden transition to remote working presents new management,
supervision and mental health challenges for law firms. This
briefing suggests some practical steps we might take to manage
those risks, and keep our teams together, even when physically
apart.
Management and supervision
Like all business owners, law firm managers are striving to
protect their firms from the financial impact of Covid-19. The
rapidly changing legal environment also creates new areas of
risk.
Client service
Some firms have furloughed staff, reduced working hours or made
redundancies. These measures give rise to numerous employment
issues – see further our
Clyde Guide – and to potential resourcing issues when
work comes in. Managers will inevitably worry about meeting
clients' expectations.
