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25 April 2013
Issue: 7557 / Categories: Legal News
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Do not hang up

Keeping clients on hold is a risky business

“Your call is important to us!” Law firms leave callers hanging on the telephone for an average of 42.22 seconds at a time, and are at serious risk of losing clients as a result, research shows. A survey of 3,630 companies by PH Media Group found law firms were below par when compared with other industries. Previous research has found 90% of callers will hold up within 40 seconds if they are left on hold, regardless of music choice or automated reassurances.

Issue: 7557 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

NEWS
The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK
Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice
Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case
Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues
A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims
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