Publications

This section looks in detail at how effective websites should be structured, the scope and delivery of content, usability issues, and the effective use of design to support both the website and the firm's brand.

Apr 2008

The Inside Story sets out the results from an online survey among the 50 fastest-growing law firms (by turnover) in The Lawyer UK Top 100 of 2007, focusing on respondents’ opinions on the aims, features and operation of their website.

Apr 2008

Our latest white paper, “Innovation in content delivery - technology for technology’s sake, or worthy progression?” tackles the opportunities presented to the legal sector by the advent of Web 2.0 and other new Internet technology.

Feb 2008

Another report in the 'Who is winning and Why?' series, identifying the winners and losers amongst 20 biggest law firms in the UK 'Rising 50'

Dec 2007

A series of two reports looking at recruitment microsites: Part 1 reviews the websites of a number of professional services firms and gives guidelines for microsite development best practice. Part 2 presents the results of a survey amongst law undergraduates to establish what turns them on and what turns them off when they use law firm websites.

Oct 2007

This white paper analyses a wide variety of CSR sections and microsites, both good and bad, to establish a series of best practice guidelines and advice for communicating CSR online. Fuelled by a more socially just and environmentally-aware society, CSR is now seen as an essential business activity in the corporate world; indeed, the development, implementation and sensitive illustration of a worthy CSR policy can enhance company image and improve economic performance.

Sep 2007

With the introduction of new Rule 26 the London Stock Exchange has promoted the website to the status of a key reporting tool for AIM-listed companies. This report identifies the winners and losers amongst the 25 largest AIM-listed companies by market cap and reveals how effectively they are using their website to communicate with investors.

Aug 2007

The product of two year’s research in conjunction with LPA Legal Recruitment and Thomson Sweet & Maxwell, Brave New World: Impact of the Legal Services Act, is an in-depth survey of high-ranking opinion formers from across the English legal profession and beyond.

Jul 2007

Our most recent investigation into the Top 100 UK law firm websites reveals which legal websites are setting the benchmark for the profession this year and reveals much about firms' website strategies. As with much of our research, we use our findings to identify ‘best practice’ guidelines’ for establishing and maintaining an effective web presence.

May 2007