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Law firms put under pressure by in-house counsel over costs

Research shows an increase in the number of in-house legal teams with budgets over £1m

Lord Chancellor divides lawyers over legal aid fees

Government cuts so serious they could undermine the criminal justice system, say solicitors

Naked before the law

It takes something special to upstage a courtroom full of robed and wigged barristers and jurists, yet a former marine has done just that and made legal history in the process.

Are you measuring the impact of L&D on individuals and your firm?

By Sue Beavil, Learning & Organisational Development Manager, Slater & Gordon

Associate Insight: Are your partners ready for a perfect storm?

By Worldwide Special Risks

Associate Insight: Lawyers and social media

By Claire Trévien, Social Media and Marketing Manager, Passle

Changes to confiscation law: Part one

David Winch discusses the recently introduced reforms, some of which may prove to increase the complexity of confiscation proceedings

Spoilt for choice

Caribbean international financial centres are markedly improving their offerings to global offshore clients to very good effect