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18 Jun 2019

Laws of attraction

Nicola Laver discovers how conveyancing firms can exploit the price transparency rules to attract clients

18 Jun 2019

Feet to the fire: making insurers accountable for passing on savings

Despite earlier pledges, the government is yet to set up a framework compelling insurers to turn reduced costs into lower premiums, argues Qamar Anwar

12 Jun 2019

Rethinking lawtech

Jean-Yves Gilg urges lawyers to reclaim lawtech and apply its potential to the reality of practice

1 Jun 2019

RICHARD BAKER: SMALL STEPS, BIG AMBITIONS

Stephens Scown's managing partner talks to Jean-Yves Gilg about the firm's commitment to the southwest and developing sector expertise that has earned it nationwide recognition – and about that orange camper van

31 May 2019

Imposter syndrome: choosing your witnesses wisely

Following the collapse of a case concerning a £7m carbon credit fraud this week, Mark Solon reflects on the importance of calling credible expert witnesses

23 May 2019

Capacity issues: ending the reliance on doctors?

With growing reluctance on the part of GPs to provide mental capacity assessments, is it time for private client solicitors to look for assistance from other professionals, asks Gary Rycroft

23 May 2019

MoJ shines a light on child protection

The Ministry of Justice has launched a three-month inquiry into child protection in family courts after more than 120 MPs called for a review on behalf of victims of domestic violence.

8 May 2019

Law on the cheap is costing the profession dear

The new market for paid McKenzie Friends is further evidence of a broken justice system, says David Kirwan