Promoting Professionalism

With more legal practices taking the decision to move away from traditional partnership arrangements and becoming limited companies, Andrew Sherwin of Quill Group Ltd - a member of the Institute himself - asks the Institute of Directors (IoD) what they offer their members.
What is the IoD?
The Institute of Directors is the world’s most experienced and long-standing organisation for business leaders. It is a politically independent professional network with over 50,000 members, dedicated to raising professional standards and to helping their members understand and fulfil their roles and responsibilities as business leaders. Members have access to a range of products, services and advice to support them as they work towards the long term success and future of their organisations.
Representation and networking
As a prominent voice of industry, the IoD plays a key role in representing the views of its members to government, politicians, the media and other influential bodies. Through their lobbying group, they strive to drive and shape change that will improve business practice and achieve regulatory regimes that complement well-run organisations. The IoD provides an extensive and exclusive network for members on a local, national and international level which is supported by more than 1,000 events a year. They hold some of the biggest and most prestigious events in the UK business calendar, attracting world-class speakers – presidents, prime ministers and leaders of global corporations.
Supporting members
In addition to representation and a rich business network, the IoD provides its members with a host of expert, impartial advisory services and information on governance and other key business issues. Their award-winning team of professionally qualified researchers and consultants offers members the vital resources required to run a successful a business.
Why would the IoD be relevant to me?
When you first set up or manage your own business you will be an expert in your area of law but you may not know all the finer details of finance, HR, marketing or your personal liabilities as a company director. The IoD can provide advice, support and guidance on such issues and many more, helping you to run a successful business.

Further information and details of how to join the Institute of Directors: www.iod.com
Further information on outsourcing your Legal back office functions: http://www.quill.co.uk/pintpointlegal.htm