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Illegality re-examined

Richard Hayes and Oliver Hyams consider whether the public policy approach taken by the Supreme Court in Patel v Mirza has clarified the law of illegality

Balancing disclosure and protection

Georgina Squire advises litigators on the potential pitfalls involved in protecting privileged documents

Get the Mad Men effect

Following in the footsteps of the ad men of the 1960s, Douglas McPherson advises firms to focus on articulating their strongest and most saleable properties to win over prospective clients

A waste of talent | 9 September 1988

We have often found it strange to read in the daily papers of yet another poll of a few hundred people which when analysed shows that the Conservative party now has a lead of 14 per cent over the Labour party. What we find strange is that with what appears to be such a small sample the polls are so often right.

The holy grail of precedent automation

Automating the drafting process can improve firms' profitability, efficiency, and risk management, provided they don't underestimate the complexities involved, writes James Quinn

The impact of Brexit on the charity sector

Charities need to be aware of the changes that might be ahead, such as loss of funding streams and reductions in rate relief, and plan accordingly, warns Dominik Opalinski

How committed to the rule of law is the new Lord Chancellor?

Liz Truss's words in support of legal aid must be followed by meaningful action, says Philip Armitage

The boom in Russian litigation in London is a credit to the English legal system

Adil Mohamedbhai considers the reasons behind the increase in Russian-related litigation in London