Building society drops panel firms relying on unrated PII insurers
The Gazette understands that the Yorkshire Building Society Group decided at the start of this year to restrict membership to law firms with rated providers.
How To: write a law book
How easy is it to gain the kudos that accrues from writing a law book?
Argentina: gaucho club
In Argentina, excellent local counsel contrast with a high-inflation environment and a government that is seen as anti-business.
How To: hire a private investigator
A look at what a law firm can do to distinguish between good and bad private investigators.
Jackson reforms: shock therapy
The bulk of Lord Justice Jackson’s civil litigation reforms are a year old. Senior practitioners talk about their impact so far.
IP and dispute resolution: cross-border complexities
Considering the potential conflict of laws in cross-border disputes.
PII renewal: date with destiny
This PII renewal round offered firms the option of moving from the single renewal date. So what happened?
Full interview with new SRA chief executive Paul Philip
Read our extended interview with the regulator’s new boss.
How To: become a consultant
The Gazette explains how to plan a move from law firm partner to consultant.
In business
Flexible working – confidence in your competence
Once your colleagues have confidence in your judgement - and not just your availability - flexibility could be easier to attain.
The solicitors’ new year
With unique pressures shaping the profession, maybe we should have our own calendar.
Legal aid hiring headache
The recruitment world is buoyant, but for legal aid lawyers problems persist.
Four promotions at Muckle LLP
Muckle LLP has promoted four lawyers at its Newcastle office.
Laura Gibson joins Law Society Children Panel
Laura Gibson at Graysons WE has completed her accreditation to join the children panel.
Partner hire: Dominic Higham at Clarion
Dominic Higham is now partner at Clarion.
New associate: Hannah Bordiss at Howes Percival
Hannah Bordiss is now an associate at Howes Percival.
