Latest blog – Page 7
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OpinionLawyers feeling the impact of Iran war
There have been various articles on the impact of the Iran war, but I have not come across any that considers the overall impact on law globally.
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OpinionMother in Law: Getting the measure of your targets
Diary of a busy practitioner, somewhere in England.
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OpinionWorking on legal directories
As the Gazette asks the question 'Have directories had their day?', Eduardo Reyes shares his perspective as a former Legal 500 contributor.
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OpinionDefending lawyers defends justice
Even in the strongest democracies, government actions can undermine the independence, integrity and effectiveness of the legal profession.
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OpinionWindrush families brief Lib Dems on fight for justice
Victims and survivors head to parliament to share their experiences and highlight the ongoing challenges.
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OpinionConsumer class action regime would be a major shift in the litigation landscape
Even if the Law Commission recommends a narrow definition of consumer law, many sectors and businesses would face an increased litigation risk.
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OpinionDevolution conundrum
One of Plaid Cymru’s flagship policies is to resurrect the push for devolution of justice and policing.
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OpinionMinisters hold the line on Palestine Action
Should we feel any sympathy for the 500 or so protesters who were arrested in Trafalgar Square?
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OpinionEnd of an era: McGibbon reflects on her time leading GLD
Susanna McGibbon spoke to the Gazette ahead of stepping down from her role as treasury solicitor and GLD permanent secretary.
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OpinionSeven key takeaways from the SRA’s justice committee grilling
It wasn’t always comfortable, but SRA leaders gave glimpses of their aims and priorities.
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OpinionLawyers and the Panama Papers – 10 years later
Back in 2016, I was both wrong and right about what I predicted the consequences would be for lawyers.
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OpinionMazur’s watching brief
I asked a well-known solicitor toiling at a regional full-service firm how the Court of Appeal’s landmark decision in Mazur (In Focus, p8-9) has been interpreted in the ‘boardroom’.
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OpinionEnglish law in an uncertain world
New report analyses what has made English law so durable and economically successful, with recommendations to make it more so.
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OpinionILCA scheme: Stakeholders rally to reject government proposals
An Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts Scheme is nothing more than a crude sector-specific tax on clients of legal services.