Introduction Jan26

Introduction to Office Manual

The purpose of this Manual is to document matters relating to the running of this legal practice.  The structures and procedures are recorded so that everyone can read and understand the objectives we are trying to achieve and how we are to work to achieve those objectives.

The Manual will be a ready reference guide for use by everyone, so that we can all know and follow the correct steps.

From the contents sheet you will see that the Manual is broken down into a number of sections.  Section two deals with our general management including the firm’s history and structure.  Other sections deal with various areas of work or management.

Where, in any section, reference is made to a form, this form usually appears in the Appendices at the end of the Manual.

A physical copy of the Manual is located in the Accounts Office, however all personnel have access to the Manual via the firms’ intranet.

Nicola Robinson (finance director) is responsible for updating the Manual and is the only person authorised to do so.  Updating is carried out as and when an amendment to the procedures described in this Manual is considered necessary and, in any event, at least annually.

This edition of the Manual was issued in January 2026 and the pages are annotated with the relevant update date.

January 2026