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Latest feature – Page 3
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FeatureRuling the waves
The working environment of maritime lawyers is constantly shifting in response to political and economic events. Rachel Rothwell reports.
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FeatureThe fix is in
The imminent extension of fixed recoverable costs brings significant challenges for the profession, including in clinical negligence cases.
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FeatureDo you know your practice?
The professional indemnity market for solicitors is being shaped by concerns over conveyancing, financial stability and a regulatory focus on wellbeing. Fortunately there is greater stability in prospect.
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FeatureThis time it's personal
Government rhetoric on asylum is putting immigration lawyers in danger, as more ‘unworkable’ legislation looms.
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FeatureHow to: Plan for retirement
When it comes to hanging up their PC after decades of grafting for clients, many lawyers are surprisingly ill-prepared. Maria Shahid looks at the dos and don’ts of ‘lexit’.
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FeatureBuying to sell
Private equity is an opaque, $7tn sector which few of its leading lights – or advisers – want to talk about. But the pressure is growing for greater transparency as regulators play catch-up, reports Katharine Freeland.
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FeatureDecade of decay
From the Court of Appeal down, staff are sending for buckets to catch rainwater pouring through aged roofs. The new lord chancellor acknowledges the sorry state of the estate, but fine words plug no leaks. Catherine Baksi reports
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FeatureFeeling the squeeze
Litigation funders are suddenly bumping up against a much tougher economic environment as interest rates climb. Rachel Rothwell reports.
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FeatureDigital first – and last
Digitisation of court records and the growing importance of managing a digital legacy offer new opportunities for lawyers.
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FeaturePanel gains
City law firm profits are soaring – but how can in-house counsel ensure their advisers provide value for money as fees climb? Joanna Goodman reports.
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FeatureTaking on tech
With its remit greatly expanded by Brexit, is the Competition and Markets Authority up to the job? Maria Shahid reports.
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FeatureBrick by brick
LawtechUK has unveiled a drive to enable start-ups to sell into bigger entities and overcome procurement and adoption challenges.
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FeatureMix and match
While the pandemic heralded a transformation in digitised legal services, our webinar hears that some processes still rely on physical resources.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: The Board
As they near the end of their time on the Law Society’s main board, its independent members tell Eduardo Reyes about their experience of serving.
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FeatureBest in class?
In the wake of London International Disputes Week, Joanna Goodman reports on emerging trends affecting the capital’s pre-eminent status as a global legal hub.
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FeatureTime is money
One-third of SMEs experience a legal issue but only 8% consult a law firm. What can be done to help bridge the justice gap? Joanna Goodman reports.