Features – Page 56
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Trade unions: come together
Trade unions are less influential than they were, but remain a critical conduit for justice
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Market focus: infrastructure
A surge in infrastructure investment in the UK and overseas is good news for lawyers.
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Financial regulation: City police
Four years on, the financial services watchdog has yet to convince lawyers representing victims of alleged wrongdoing that it is living up to its rhetoric.
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How to: attract external investors
Solicitors are naturally wary of outside investment, but it is a day-to-day reality for a growing number of firms.
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In-house: what skills do GCs need?
Vodafone’s general counsel reflects on the skills required of GCs to shape the organisation around them.
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Data page – January 2017
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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Iran: open door?
Iran is the biggest new market to re-enter the global economy in decades. But foreign businesses and their advisers still face formidable obstacles.
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Legal technology: a gap in AI
Artificial intelligence trailblazers in law firms must look to other industries for ideas.
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Planning law: shifting foundations
As the government accelerates planning reforms, solicitors are tailoring their services to accommodate what are often contentious changes.
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Data page – December 2016
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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Transparency of legal services
Small businesses and the public are still struggling to access lawyers – here’s what the SRA is doing to share information on prices and firms.
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Banking: legal challenges
A deluge of new regulation and disruptive technology are presenting banks with a range of legal challenges.
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Litigation funding: capital gain
Excalibur went against third-party funders on important costs issues, but the sector was delighted by Tomlinson LJ’s assertion that the sector is now mainstream.
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Cracking the New York legal market
The most heavily lawyered state in the US is a tough market to crack, but magic circle firms in particular are making inroads.
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In-house: where the buck stops
If you are ready to quit a career in private practice to take an in-house role, be prepared to ‘own’ your advice.
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Data page – November 2016
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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Legal Geek and technology: new horizons
Legal Geek showcased London as a global hub for lawtech start-ups.
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Pro bono: a job for life
The range of pro bono legal work is vast and involves solicitors at every stage of their careers.
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How to: change specialism
Moving practice area or career sector can be daunting. But given persistence and time it can pay off, reports Marialuisa Taddia.
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Judicial diversity
We need a more diverse judiciary, so why aren’t solicitors, women and BAME candidates reaching the senior ranks?