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Cyril Shroff: My strategy after the dissolution of Amarchand Mangaldas

In an exclusive interview, Manju Manglani speaks with Cyril Shroff about his strategic plans following the dissolution of India's largest law firm

Lawyer groups slow to applaud new justice secretary's appointment

Former education secretary receives mixed reactions to his new role

A new strategy is needed to defend human rights

Only a concerted and organised campaign stands any hope of making a difference, says John van der Luit-Drummond

Infographics: Raising rates

The number of commercial firms planning to increase charge-out rates to improve profitability has increased by half

From Dementor to Dalek: Michael Gove becomes Lord Chancellor

Will the profession wish for the return of Grayling, despised for his incompetence, rather than deal with Gove's ideology?

Tides of change

Probate accreditation of chartered accountants is the natural progression of professional services. It is not a one-way route to poorer standards, argues Lynne Rowland

Balancing responsibilities

The Court of Protection will consider all the relevant circumstance when dealing with attorneys, which can lead to divergent decisions

Legal profession reacts to Tory general election win

It goes without saying that the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government was not held in the highest of regards by some elements of the legal profession during the last five years. It was, therefore, unsurprising to see that the reaction on social media to the news that David Cameron's Tory party had obtained a shock majority in the general election was downbeat to say the least. Below some of the biggest legal names in the Twittersphere have there say.