Decisions and SRA interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal)
Natural resource
Blessed with vast resources of oil and natural gas, west Africa is a magnet for international projects worth billions. With patience, UK law firms can get a slice of the action too, reports Jonathan Rayner
Green shoots
The number of climate laws and policies worldwide has risen 20‑fold in just two decades. No wonder legal firms are ploughing money into their ‘green law’ teams, reports Marialuisa Taddia
September’s Council meeting
Law Society spotlight
Five tips for saying what you do
You’ll never again have to worry at parties when someone asks the dreaded question, ‘What do you do then?’, thanks to Eduardo Reyes’ top small-talk gambits
Street value
Small law firms are facing unprecedented pressures, ranging from price transparency and GDPR to unregulated competition. Jonathan Rayner gauges the mood at the Law Society Small Firms Division annual conference
Lawyers must fight their instincts in order to become great leaders
As lawyers, we often find the characteristics of great leadership contrary to our natural inclinations. Lawyers are often hardwired to manage not lead.
Out of harm’s way
High-profile cases such as Sir Cliff Richard’s battle with the BBC are transforming media law. Now social media companies as well as traditional publishers are being held to account for what they disseminate
SIF: An imminent demise
Special Focus: PII
Social media for lawyers: A simple guide
Some pitfalls to watch out for for those active on social media.
An ‘appalling vista’
A newly established group of parliamentarians aims to counter widespread indifference to allegedly wrongful convictions. Lawyers are being urged to support them.
Courts crisis: A day in the life of Swindon Combined Court
Gazette reporter John Hyde spent a day in Swindon Combined Court, read his account.
Manchester Crown Court and CJC
Gazette reporter Max Walters spent a day in Manchester Crown Court and CJC, read his account.
Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court
Gazette reporter Monidipa Fouzder spent a day in Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court, read her account.
Insight: Chelsea F.C. a footbridge too far
Robert Kelly of Stewart Title looks at ways in which developers can deal with potential rights of light claims.
Insight: The benefits of private banking
In an increasingly automated world, Alastair Hazell of Hampden & Co describes how private banking can offer the benefits of a more personal service to both legal professionals and their clients.
Insight: Timing is everything in the PII market today
Despite the end of the traditional renewal date timing still matters, says Lockton’s Brian Boehmer.
Insight: Will Parliament draw a line under boundary disputes?
New bill could resolve expensive problem, says Stewart Title’s Robert Kelly
