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Designing productivity: Why law firms need activity-based office layouts

Law firms of the future will have versatile and activity-based office spaces, says Giuseppe Boscherini

Reflection is at the heart of true continuing professional development

By Paul Matthews, Founder, People Alchemy

Quest for change: The impact of a culture of continuous innovation

Patrick Allen reflects on the leadership and management lessons from building continuous innovation into his law firm's culture

Firm culture can sabotage your success as managing partner

By Manju Manglani, Editor, Managing Partner

How can China become a more attractive venue for international arbitrations?

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators discusses the success factors of foreign arbitration models and how these can be applied to dispute resolution processes in China

Qualified barrister sentenced for tobacco smuggling fraud

Jeweller and non-practising barrister guilty of offences under the Customs and Excises Management Act 1979

'Legal aid has been a conspiracy against the public for too long' – Gove's words as a columnist resound 16 years later

The new Lord Chancellor said legal aid allowed lawyers to wallpaper their offices with taxpayer's money. Has his longed for spring clean finally arrived?

The treasures of Castle Howard

Jeremy Passmore explores the potential routes to meeting the maintenance costs of possessing expensive property and assets