Aimed at solicitors , the articles discuss management techniques. Part 1 concentrates on the role of partners in their capacity as owners of their firm. It is highly critical of the legal profession in general for lack of effective management. Stresses that partners must be able to distinguish bewteen their roles as shareholders/owners, managers/directors and workers. Analyses one level of decision-making in detail: that of policy and strategic planning. Concludes by drawing attention to other major policy issues which must be considered, such as the financial structure of the firm, how disputes are to be settled and planning for succession. Part 2 deals with staff and structured decision-taking by analysing a further two levels of decision-making : 1) management policy and direction, and 2) day-to-day administration . Discusses the various elements of management structure, examining the role of the managing partner. Illustrates with flow charts.