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4. Standing Out Whether you are seeking to secure a coveted position with your current firm or trying to make your mark on a new team, standing out is a key component for NQ’s. This doesn’t mean you need to be the first in and the last out of the office every day. However, you can focus on areas such as working on building a client base, researching a particular topic or latest legal update, networking, and even providing support to more junior members of the team - all are valuable and will be recognised by your colleagues and seniors. 5. Mentors As touched on in the last point, mentoring juniors is valuable to your ongoing development as a lawyer. You should also work on finding a senior mentor – someone you admire whose advice you will value. You can show an interest in how they work and the knowledge they possess, ask them if they are happy sharing their insights or practices and be sure to follow up with them, showing an appreciation. As a general rule, if someone is passionate about what they do, they will likely be happy to share how they do it, so it is a great way to expand your own knowledge and find new ways to tackle the various facets of legal work.
6. Reputation Your professional reputation as viewed by both your colleagues and clients is really important - it can influence the rest of your legal career. Ensure you stick to your word, own up to mistakes and learn from them, be open and collaborative with colleagues, and ensure that you fulfil your commitments to clients to the best of your ability. As quoted by Benjamin Franklin “It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation and only one bad one to lose it.” If you are due to qualify and are seeking some more options or even just a chat about your situation and the NQ market, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. ■
Will Webster
Chadwick Nott (t) 0117 945 1634 (m) 0773 370 0509
INHERITANCE TAX VALUATIONS AND AUCTIONS
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wbank’s specialises in providing clear market value inheritance tax valuations of the contents of properties both large and small in accordance with the valuation requirements of the Inheritance Act 1984. We are fully conversant with all the requirements of the authorities and can give comprehensive advice and support to those faced with the responsibility of being an executor or trustee, perhaps for the first time. A professional valuation ensures that values are less likely to be subject to detailed enquiry by the Tax Authorities; this assists considerably in hastening the process. • Ewbank’s value fine art, antiques, memorabilia, classic and modern cars, collectables and collections of all types for the purpose of providing written valuations on an open market value basis in accordance with HM Revenue and customs guidelines. • Good advice from professionals with strong knowledge of market values can help maximise sale proceeds to achieve the best results for the deceased’s estate and the beneficiaries where goods are being sold. • The circumstances where probate valuation is required are often difficult and the team do their utmost to provide service with integrity, empathy and discretion. • In addition to providing valuations, Ewbank’s can also arrange the clearance of any remaining contents from properties as required. The majority is recycled, re-used or donated to charity. • All valuations are prepared under the valuation standards of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Red Book. Competitive fees are arranged by agreement in advance of accepting instructions and charges are discounted when instructions for sale are given. • Ewbank’s was established in 1990 in Surrey and is a family firm with a global customer base, and clients from all over the world. Selling to buyers from over 70 counties worldwide. We hold specialist sales across all areas throughout the year.
01483 223 101
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