What and Who?
It's a simple concept.
Just like the Ash tree needs to be firmly rooted and nurtured to enable it to flourish, so do businesses and individuals.
Fraxinus Business Associates was created to assist those in legal practice weather the storms of the SRA Standards and Regulations, Law Society Practice Management Standards, Anti-Money Laundering and Legal Aid Agency contract requirements.
But we also assist with training and development, particularly for small to medium business enterprises, as well as providing personal development and well-being services for individuals.
Meeting the demands of any framework takes time away from the organic growth of your business or your personal development - particularly in smaller and medium-sized firms.
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Perhaps you would like to free-up your fee earning time and that of others with truly independent file reviews?
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Perhaps you are preparing for your annual Lexcel or Specialist Quality Mark (SQM) assessment and need an objective, independent mock audit undertaken to see where things are at as they stand?
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Perhaps you need help complying with regulatory requirements such as an Independent Reg. 21 AML Audit?
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Perhaps you need to organise training for new or more junior support staff, such as, the basics of GDPR or client care?
Let Fraxinus Business Associates free you up to deal with your day-to-day matters.
ABOUT
Noun. fraxinus f (genitive fraxinī); an ash tree
Noun: ley; a piece of land put down to grass, clover, etc., for a single season or a limited number of years, in contrast to permanent pasture.
Ashley Barwick is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, having qualified in 2002, specialising in Education Law. Ashley went on to gain a Cert.Ed. in Post-Compulsory Education and Training before moving in to Legal Practice Management in 2009. Ashley's background in the day to day operations of legal practice utilises an outcome and solution-focused approach, combining practical skills, knowledge and pragmatism. Strategic, Organisational and Financial Risk Management, as well as Compliance, are high on the agenda. In particular, the Law Society Practice Management Standard - Lexcel. Quoting in one firm's flawless Lexcel Report, a Lexcel Assessor said of Ashley, "His attention to detail was meticulous". Additionally, Ashley is familiar with public funding contract requirements and has successfully prepared numerous Legal Aid Contract tender bids. Similarly, he has overseen many Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) re-accreditations. Ashley has successfully completed Law Society Lexcel Consultant Training with a 100% pass mark. Latterly, he has resumed research to compliment his certificated hypnotherapy practitioner status to include; sports psychology, mindfulness and well-being.
In his spare time, Ashley enjoys keeping fit, having completed Iron Man distance triathlons, marathons and other competitive events in running, swimming and cycling over the years. He is a former Chairman of his local running club (but that's not to say he doesn't enjoy a real ale pint or two at a canalside pub when not caravanning in France). Whatever the weather, Ashley has a love of anything that gets him outdoors and away from all home DIY-related activities.