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Well, it’s safe to say that 2020 has been an unpredictable year for everyone. Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit in March, many people up and down the country and indeed across the globe, have faced unprecedented and unexpected challenges and new experiences. Pandemic aside, life for First4Lawyers’ employees has been rather eventful and there is much to celebrate. Here’s just some of the highlights from this year…

Charlotte Todd, marketing executive, December 11, 2020

2020 has been a difficult year for almost everyone, with almost every individual and business facing challenges never imagined before. Many people have turned to relying on food banks this year as unemployment continues to rise and uncertainty due to the pandemic continues, that's why we decided to donate...

Charlotte Todd, marketing executive, December 11, 2020

Now in its sixth year, our annual State of the Market survey is designed to gauge the challenges facing the personal injury and clinical negligence sector to build a comprehensive picture of the market, and this year has certainly provided challenges like no other.

Qamar Anwar, managing director, December 08, 2020

It may be two years late, but the government has made clear its intention to introduce the whiplash reforms in April 2021, making your marketing strategy and budget more important than it ever has been before. So, how can you be sure that you are making every pound work for you?

Andy Cullwick, head of marketing, January 06, 2021

Just 18% of claimant personal injury solicitors say their firm has settled on a strategy to deal with next April’s whiplash reforms. So how will your firm deal with the impending implementation of the whiplash reforms?

Qamar Anwar, managing director, December 14, 2020

Qamar Anwar, managing director comments on today’s written statement by the Secretary of State for Justice that the whiplash reform programme will be delayed until May 2021.

Qamar Anwar, managing director, January 11, 2021

The fact that the whiplash reforms have now been put back four times – most recently by a month to May 2021, shows that the Ministry of Justice does understand at least that all sides of the personal injury market need the now-fabled minimum of three months to prepare for the new regime, but will the government listen to the outstanding concerns of those in the industry?

Qamar Anwar, managing director, January 19, 2021

There are thousands and thousands of different search terms that consumers could use when looking for help with a personal injury or medical negligence case. Broadly most of these terms fall into key category groups, but how do these terms fluctuate and what does it mean for marketing activity?

Andy Cullwick, head of marketing, January 29, 2021

Your firm’s reputation is one of its most important assets. The positive is that online management of your reputation is within your control. Here’s our guide to ensuring you’re keeping on top of the discourse around your brand.

Carrie Tennick, senior digital content specialist, February 04, 2021