Nicola Laver

Editor, Solicitors Journal

Nicola Laver is editor of Solicitors Journal and a non-practising solicitor

A report makes sweeping recommendations including the creation of a support framework for children and young people whose parents separate

The profession is still unwilling to recruit non-Russell Group university graduates, in marked contrast to other sectors, according to new research

Firms must tackle the learning challenge of remote working or risk failing the next generation of lawyers, says Peter Riddleston

More 'radical steps', including 1,600 new court staff, have been unveiled by HMTCS in a drive to tackle the crisis in the justice system

Clients need to understand the implications of poor conduct on costs in financial remedy proceedings, as Matthew Taylor explains

Employment discrimination claimants face waiting until at least December 2021 for their hearings because of a lack of resources

Judicial criticism of experts and poor remuneration are key causes of the shortage of medical experts in family proceedings, a report concluded

Practitioners need to exercise caution when dealing with video witnessed wills, says Matthew Duncan

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