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Surviving three generations

Kate Hodson looks at the Asia Pacific experience of family offices and considers whether they can help to retain family wealth until the fabled third generation

'More nuclear' judicial review of legal aid tender a 'complete mess'

High Court decision has sent a clear message that there are serious concerns over LAA procurement process, says Jonathan Black

Under pressure

John Bramhall reviews Michael Gove's performance so far, and considers the effects of the civil court fee hikes

We will not be commoditised, says Bar chair-elect

Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC questions why the MoJ does not have a ringfenced budget

Shami Chakrabarti: Gender injustice, an apartheid against women

Director of Liberty recalls 'overt sexism' while practising at both the Bar and the Home Office

David Miranda: Court of Appeal to hear 'counter terrorism powers' case

Bringing journalism within the ambit of 'terrorism' could have 'chilling effect' on freedom of expression, say lawyers

Law firm opts for BARCO escrow account despite pricing myths

BARCO director aims to put the record straight about account charges

Turkey at Christmas

Christopher Digby-Bell gives a very personal view of the Law Society's strategy following the publication of its new three-year business plan