A well-written CV can be the difference between getting an interview and not being successful. The legal sector is a competitive industry, so even making it to interview stage is a huge achievement. What is needed for writing a winning Legal CV? In a recent study it was found that most employers spend an average…
In what ways do our staff show integrity towards clients and candidates? Our staff pride themselves on having integrity and being supportive. We work tirelessly on your behalf and will always take the time to find the right solution for you. At the heart of our integrity is the drive to treat others with fairness…
A well-written CV can be the difference between getting an interview and not being considered. Accounting is a very competitive industry, so even being called to an interview is a huge achievement. In a recent study it was found that most employers spend an average of 8 seconds looking at your CV. They then decide…
How much do you know about Consumer Finance? We talk to Bill McCaffrey, Partner and Head of Consumer Credit at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro. He discusses the balancing act required of meeting the needs of both the lender and consumer. Hello Bill, please can you give us a quick introduction about yourself? Hi. I’m Bill…
Succession planning in the legal profession is crucial for equity partners to ensure the smooth transition of their practice and the preservation of its legacy. However, when there is a lack of interest from within the firm to take over, partners must explore alternative strategies. The considerations of selling a legal practice well in advance…
Are you up-to-speed with your Cloud Accounting technology? Mandy Bagot, Director of Outsourcing at Mercer & Hole, sits down with Adam Munro, Associate Portfolio Director at AJ Chambers. They discuss all things tech-based in the ever-changing, fast-paced and dynamic world of accountancy and finance. Covering outsourcing solutions, awards nominations and Mandy’s own experience of setting…
As H1 2023 closes, we can reflect on an extremely successful and exciting time in the accountancy and legal practice market. Here is our detailed M&A market update so far. AJ Chambers has been involved in a variety of different practice profiles and transactions. From retiring sole practitioners through to c.£7m revenue firms joining larger…
How do we employ curiosity in our work relationships? Part one in our series on AJ Chambers’ brand values. Curiosity. Most of the breakthrough discoveries and inventions have something in common: they are the result of curiosity. It is a quality we aim for at AJ Chambers. Curiosity at work drives our staff to explore, ask questions,…
When involved in M&A transactions, especially including Private Equity, there is a whole new world of words to adjust to. James Gosling gives his personal explanation of a selection of these unusual phrases, abbreviations and acronyms which are used every day. A brief guide to solving the M&A jargon. Adjusted EBITDA When you start talking…
Changes to tax rates have implications for the remuneration strategy of owner-managed businesses. By Tim Humphries, Tax Partner at RPG Crouch Chapman, on the tax rate changes. Up until 1 April 2023 it had been fairly standard planning for the director/shareholders of owner-managed companies to take a salary within the tax-free or national insurance-free bands…
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