All articles by Polly Botsford – Page 2
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Interview: Christopher Greenwood - QC, law professor and now ICJ judge
His appearance is jovial and his demeanour reflects his occupations. He is precise – he is a barrister after all – and measured, because he teaches undergraduates. But his recent election as one of the 15 permanent judges at the UN’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) raised eyebrows – Northern ...
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Manchester is making the most of the recession
Manchester University recently lost to an Oxford college in a hard-fought final of University Challenge, but there was a silver lining; the result was overturned after one of the Oxford ‘students’ was discovered to be a trainee accountant. The city’s legal market is experiencing equally mixed fortunes. Like everywhere else ...
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South-west lawyers battle the credit crunch
A decade of benign growth has seen leading firms in south-west England attract national clients. It is getting tough on the high street, however. Polly Botsford reports. The outlook for the south-west can perhaps best be described as ‘bright sunshine, with a few dark clouds on ...
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Leeds: legal powerhouse
Leeds’ legal market is so strong, some even believe it has become overcrowded. What makes the city so attractive to law firms?
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Early days for flexible working
Many firms have flexible working policies, but take-up remains relatively low. Is a decent work-life balance possible in the legal profession? There is often a time lag between policy and reality. Despite legislative changes and the fact that many firms now have work-life balance policies, ...
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Making amends
Restorative justice keeps people out of prison and saves money, but has struggled to become established in the face of a widespread misconception that it is a ‘soft option’. Last month the prison population of England and Wales reached an all-time high of over 82,000 ...
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Back to school
Technology is changing the way that solicitors are training and continuing their professional development. Polly Botsford reports.
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Knowledge is power
As expert witnesses feature in an increasing number of disputes, Polly Botsford assesses how their influence is growing as the volume of work expands
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Second city?
There is a lot more to Manchester than united, city and coronation street. This thriving metropolis now claims to host England's biggest legal market outside London.
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