By Lawyers commentaries deal with each step of conducting a matter and discuss all the relevant issues which might be encountered. They are structured to follow the progression of a typical matter, from Getting the matter underway to Finalising the matter and each relevant stage in between. This ensures 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. Less experienced lawyers, new starters, and seasoned practitioners conducting matters in unfamiliar areas of law have access to as much or as little guidance as they need. Principals can be confident client matters 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 relevant recent developments are dealt with. Alerts at the top of the commentary flag important changes.

The many active hyperlinks in the commentaries to legislation, cases, and government websites are continually monitored and quickly replaced when they change or ‘break’.

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

By Lawyers commentaries help law firms increase productivity and minimise risk in the following ways:

• Allowing principals to confidently delegate tasks to less experienced colleagues and support staff knowing they can easily find practical answers to any questions that arise and have the tools to complete a matter meticulously.
• Facilitating practitioners finding fast, precise and practical answers to questions that otherwise would have required deep research and interpretation. 
• Supporting the ability to take on a matter outside one’s expertise or one not undertaken in a while. By Lawyers commentaries will guide the practitioner through the necessary considerations and ensure they are up to date with any changes to the law. Allowing work to be retained rather than referred on.
• Ensuring they stay up to date with how legislative changes affect the practical application of the law.
• Providing a simple reference point to advise clients on areas outside normal expertise.
• Taking the worry out of practice – By Lawyers commentaries are structured to follow the normal execution of a matter, meaning they can be followed step by step through to completion. This provides absolute confidence that every detail has received due attention and no consideration has been missed.

What this all boils down to is that firms that use By Lawyers commentaries save time in research and guiding inexperienced colleagues; can adapt to the market and take on different work without hassle; can be absolutely confident that every single matter is being completed with meticulous attention to detail and understanding of all considerations that may arise.