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Wagatha Christie costs hearing proves why mediation should become the norm

Michael Kain, CEO of the Costs Alternative Dispute Resolution group (CADR), takes a look at the disputed legal costs in the case between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney and presents the case for mediation

The significance of international post and prenups for professional athletes

Chris Longbottom, Partner, Clarke Willmott examines how a prenuptial agreement can affect an international divorce

The right time to consider law firms holding client money

The trust that consumers place in regulated law firms lies at the heart of everything the solicitors’ profession does

Diversity and inclusion in the legal industry

Tom Hanlon, a Director at Buchanan Law, looks at why it is important for the legal industry to open up the talent pool

Paving the way for change: why universities are adapting to the SQE

Chris Howard, University Partnerships Director at BARBRI, looks at the opportunities presented by the Solicitors Qualifying Exam and the importance of a rich variety of routes into the profession

The Safety of Rwanda Act: an act of cruelty

Liz Barratt from Bindmans shares her thoughts on the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act and its implications

Mental wellbeing of junior lawyers: are we there yet?

Avneet Baryan, president of the Junior London Solicitors Litigation Association, provides an overview of the progress made within the legal profession in regard to the mental wellbeing of junior lawyers

The Post Office scandal highlights the need for vigilance when it comes to legal privilege

Joseph Lewin from Dorsey & Whitney assesses the importance of vigilance when it comes to legal professional privilege in light of the Post Office scandal