The commentaries deal with each phase of conducting a matter and discuss all relevant issues which might be encountered. They are structured to follow the typical progression, from Getting the matter underway to Finalising the matter and every stage in between. This ensures that users start and remain on the right track.

Part of the value to firms of By Lawyers commentaries is that they facilitate the safe, efficient delegation and supervision of work. Everyone from new starters to seasoned practitioners working in an unfamiliar area of law has as much or as little guidance as needed. Therefore, all principals can be confident that each client matter will be conducted correctly.

By Lawyers commentaries are regularly updated to reflect developments in practice, legislation, and case law. Firms using By Lawyers commentaries can be assured that any recent and relevant modifications are included. Alerts at the top of the commentary flag important changes.

There are many, active hyperlinks in the commentaries to legislation, cases, and government websites. These are continually monitored and quickly replaced when they change, ensuring the commentaries remain consistently current and accurate.

The commentaries are always evolving, covering practical issues as they arise. Enhancements and new content come from authors, the By Lawyers editorial team, and in response to feedback from users.

Feedback can be emailed to: askus@bylawyers.co.uk.

By Lawyers commentaries help law firms increase productivity and minimise risk. This is because they:  

• Allow practitioners to delegate, knowing that colleagues can easily find answers to any questions that arise and have the tools to complete a matter meticulously.
• Facilitate practitioners quickly finding precise and practical answers to questions that otherwise would have required intensive research and investigation. 
• Support practitioners to capably handle matters outside of their expertise or not recently undertaken. Commentaries guide the practitioner through all necessary considerations, allowing work to be retained rather than referred on.
• Ensure firms stay up to date with legislative changes and how they affect the practical application of the law.
• Take the worry out of practice by seeing the matter through from start to completion, making sure that every detail has received due attention and nothing has been missed.

Firms that use By Lawyers commentaries will save time in research, adapt to the market to take on new or different work without hassle, and be confident that every matter is completed with attention to detail and understanding of all considerations that may arise.