Features – Page 64
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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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FeatureWhy EU directives matter
As the Queen’s speech places the focus on EU membership, the government’s abandonment of European directives must not be forgotten.
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FeatureLaw Society 2020: education and training
What should the Society be doing in relation to training in order to best enable members to develop?
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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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FeatureHow to: work in China
While China offers stimulating opportunities for UK lawyers, its language and culture present formidable challenges.
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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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FeatureFixing the boundary
Merely giving an employee an opportunity to commit a wrong is not sufficient to impose vicarious liability.
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FeatureData page – May 2015
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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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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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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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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FeatureHow to: set in-house KPIs
A look at how performance indicators can help demonstrate the value of in-house teams and boost their efficiency.
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FeatureData page – April 2015
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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FeaturePensions of bankrupts
District Judge Graeme Smith considers an uncertain aspect of bankruptcy law.
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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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FeatureRisk and compliance: strength and security
The Law Society’s 2015 risk and compliance conference heard that a firm is only as safe as its weakest link.
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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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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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FeatureDiversity access scheme: funding social mobility
Social mobility lies at the heart of the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme.
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