A law firm’s structure and practice PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH IN USE FOR LAW

 

PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH IN USE FOR LAW 13. A law firm’s structure and practice

 

A A law firm’s structure and practice Anchor Robbins, a large UK law firm, is submitting a tender for a provision of legal services to a local authority. In the first section of the tender document, the firm’s structure and breadth of expertise is set out. Typically descriptions of law firms’ practice areas and expertise are in strongly positive language.     Note: legal executives are qualified to assist solicitors but do not practise as solicitors, procurement – procedures, which may include use of a PPQ, by which public authorities award contracts for the provision of public works, supplies, and services in accordance with rules and regulations. Private Finance Initiative (PFI) – collaboration between government and private sector companies to fund and develop major public infrastructure such as roads, schools, and hospitals. EXERCISES 13.1 Complete the sentences with verbs from A opposite. Pay attention to the grammatical context. There is more than one possibility for all of the answers. 1 The company _____________ a wide range of services to international corporate clients. 2 Rattigan’s employment practice _____________ six partners, 14 associates and 11 other legal and support staff. 13.2 Find verbs A opposite that can be used to make word combinations with the phrases in the box. More than one verb may sometimes be possible. Then use appropriate word combinations to complete the sentences below. Pay attention to the grammatical context. relevant expertise exclusive access extensive experience a comprehensive service significant investment specialist knowledge   1 The litigation team ___________ ___________ ___________ in handling complex international disputes. 2 Our firm has ___________ ___________ ___________ in knowledge management systems, enabling staff to access an extensive database. 13.3 Complete the definitions. Look at A opposite to help you. 1 ___________ - staff   2 ___________ ___________ ___________-put in a formal proposal to win a contract with an estimate of the cost.

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