With ABSs looming and the economy still unstable, many firms are considering merging to gain a competitive edge. Charles Fuchter and Jacqueline Shicluna explain why they took the plunge
Solicitors have been wary of storm clouds gathering over the high street for some time, battling with increasing regulation and under pressure from competitors, says David Lang, but it doesn't mean they face terminal decline
While it is clear that big improvements to the will-writing industry are needed, the debate on making it a reserved activity as recommended by the LSB's consumer panel continues. Solicitors Journal asks those working in the sector how far they think the shake-up should go