All Features articles – Page 39
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FeatureLegal education: the right road?
Reforming routes to qualification and the role of the regulator.
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FeatureCCBE plenary: power in a union?
Europe’s bar leaders believe the UK would be ‘mad’ to leave the EU.
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FeatureTurkey: where east meets west
As it strives to realise its investment potential, Turkey is plagued by alleged rule of law violations – a challenging context in which to advise.
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FeatureHow to: work in China
While China offers stimulating opportunities for UK lawyers, its language and culture present formidable challenges.
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FeatureFinancial services: regime change
The Financial Conduct Authority is shifting its emphasis from fining firms to calling to account senior individuals – and that means more work for lawyers.
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FeatureIn-house: on your mettle
Too many business people believe legal departments are superfluous. The Law Society’s in-house conference heard how GCs can best prove them wrong.
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FeatureHow to: deal with problem partners
The partnership model makes parting company a complex affair. But this is often the outcome when serious difficulties arise.
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FeatureMyanmar: pushing the boundary
The Burmese economy is emerging from international isolation – but for foreign investors and their advisers much hinges on a general election later this year.
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FeatureFamily law: culture clash
As we reach the first anniversary of a ‘cultural revolution’ in family law, the complexities of people’s lives mean the reform process has a long way to go.
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FeatureInternal investigations: inside jobs
Corporates face unprecedented scrutiny from regulators. Should they rely on existing counsel for internal investigations or hire independent help?
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FeatureGeneral election: let it be me
The NHS and the economy may dominate the headlines, but for the politicians who speak for their party on law and justice, feelings are running high heading into the election.
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FeatureHuman Rights Act rethink
The main effect of the Human Rights Act is to prolong litigation and enrich lawyers. Do we really need it?
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FeatureDiversity access scheme: funding social mobility
Social mobility lies at the heart of the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme.
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FeaturePacific alliance: Latin quarters
The four members of the Pacific Alliance trade bloc are attracting growing interest from international firms.
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FeatureHow to: make fewer mistakes
A City thought-leader believes he can help clever lawyers avoid doing silly things.
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FeatureBig data: too much information
From drafting better legislation, to detecting frauds and making litigation choices, data use is starting to change the way lawyers think and work.
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FeatureCompliance: blame game
Lawyers and other compliance managers are being stretched as government agencies outsource responsibility for policing corporate impropriety.
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FeatureSupport centres: our friends in the north
Near-shoring is growing in popularity as law firms seek to cut their wage bills and property overheads.
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FeatureCriminal defence: the defiant ones
Criminal defence specialists are hurting and career prospects are bleak. But many retain the appetite to fight for a viable future.