Viable

This letter is a response to a February De Rebus article in which it was stated that "Small firms no longer a viable option". In rebutting this he mentions the following points:

• Where is the proof that work is being lost to Justice Centres?
  
• It is gratuitous to say that customers move away from small firms because they are disgruntled.
  
• Small firms are not per se under financial pressure because of their size.
  
• A one man practitioner has his finger on the pulse of the business.
  
• Professional development is not limited.
  
• All successful practitioners are catching up - because they are working.
  
• Delivery, billing, and marketing the firm - small firms handle it very well.
  
• How many clients are moving to bigger firms?