Parents deserve freedom to be present in the first year of their child’s life
As the government announces a review of parental leave, Lewis Silkin joint managing partner Jo Farmer explains the far reaching changes her firm has made.
Mother in Law: Inside stories
Diary of a busy practitioner, somewhere in England.
A manifesto for change
Dana Denis-Smith reviews 'Lefty Lawyer - Speaking Truth to Power' by Pauline Campbell.
200 years in law: From exclusion to inclusion
As the Law Society celebrates its bicentenary, president Richard Atkinson reflects on its rich history.
Mother in Law: Chronic inefficiency
Diary of a busy practitioner, somewhere in England.
Sarah Sackman KC MP: 'Access to justice is a form of empowerment'
With Sir Brian Leveson’s review of the Crown courts imminent, justice minister Sarah Sackman proposes a ‘bold modernisation initiative’ to reduce the backlog in cases. And in the civil sphere, she tells Michael Cross that technology can ‘democratise access to justice’.
Top-100 firm to give new parents six months' leave on full pay
Foot Anstey says it hopes new and updated policies will help to retain and attract talent to support 'ambitious' growth plans.
